NETA 2026: Full Schedule

The NETA Board is excited to welcome you to a dynamic learning experience on April 30-May 1,2026, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney, Nebraska.

10:15am CDT

Looker Studio getting started with Data Visualization

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

Silver 2

Looker Studio is Google's free visualization tool, and it's a game-changer for anyone who leverages spreadsheets. It creates dynamic reports that use live data.
This means no more manually updating charts to get the latest insights! This is useful in all sorts of ways—from visualizing student data to keeping an eye on school improvement indicators or even tracking device checkouts.
This session will cover practical steps to collect and convert that data into a customized dashboard.

Speakers

Jennifer Davis

Technology Integration Specialist, ESU 1

Jennifer has twenty-one years of experience as an educator and has taught biology, chemistry, physics, physical science, computer science, and undergraduate education courses. She is the Technology Integration Specialist and Teaching and Learning Specialist at ESU 1.

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20260430 NETA Data Dashboards for Educators pdf

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 2

Concurrent Session

Company Tech Coordinators, Tech Integration Specialist
Audience Administrative Planning, Information Technology (IT), Staff Development, Math, reading
Subject All Levels
Area All, Advanced

10:15am CDT

Chromebook as a Game Board

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

Silver 6

Turn student Chromebooks into interactive game boards where learning feels more like Mario Kart and Battleship than a worksheet.

Speakers

Ryan O'Donnell

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 6

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience All, Business, Assessment, Classroom Management, Cross Curriculum, Language Arts, Math, reading, Science, Secondary (9th-12th), Staff Development
Subject All Levels
Area All

2:00pm CDT

A Tech Toolkit for Secondary Math & CS

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

Central Hallway

Equip yourself and your students with powerful classroom tech! Come explore a rotating collection of smart tools designed for secondary Math and CS. I will share practical examples using Google Gems, NotebookLM, and other essential tech. See how to generate leveled practice, debug code, and create instant study materials. Walk away with a curated list of resources and tips you can use tomorrow. Presentation Slides

Speakers

Deann Nicolaus

Secondary Math and Computer Science Teacher, McCool Junction Public Schools

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Central Hallway

Show and Share Poster Session

Company Computer Science, Teaching & Learning
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science, Math, STEM / STEAM
Subject Secondary
Area Novice

2:00pm CDT

K-12 Math Makeover: From Worksheet to AI Powered Reasoning

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

Central Hallway

Tired of grading every math problem? Learn a practical, plug-and-play framework for K-12 math educators. Combine Snorkl, Desmos and Google tools to transform static assignments into dynamic, differentiated tasks. Students will verbally justify their math reasoning, with AI delivering instant, targeted feedback. Walk away with a seamless workflow that lets you stop grading and start coaching!

Speakers

Paris TeBrink

Teacher, Norris School District

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Central Hallway

Show and Share Poster Session

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assessment, Google Suite, Math
Subject Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Area Novice

10:15am CDT

Interactive by Design: Blending Tech, Apps and AI

Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

Silver 10

Discover how intentional technology integration—enhanced by AI—is transforming teaching and learning across high school classrooms and the library. Explore innovative library programs, cross-platform tools, and interactive classroom apps that boost engagement, accessibility, and collaboration. Learn how our district’s Technology Badging System motivates educators to explore, share, and celebrate digital innovation while expanding their use of AI-enhanced tools to support continuous growth.

Speakers

Elizabeth Harms

Jeremy Mahoney

Technology Integration Specialist, Springfield Platteview Community Schools

Shari Spiehs

Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 10

Concurrent Session

Company Library Media, Teaching & Learning
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Library Media, Math, Science
Subject Secondary
Area All

1:00pm CDT

Less Grading, More Growing: How AI Shifted Focus to Student Ownership

Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

Silver 5

What if your students took charge of their learning and you got your evenings back? I started using NotebookLM to create Mastery Notebooks that guide students through what mastery looks like for each unit. The results? I stopped assigning busywork and grading everything. Students became more independent, some reluctantly. This shift is about reclaiming time and increasing student ownership. This session explores how to build structure, promote mastery, and stop chasing kids for late work.

Speakers

Brock Rezny

Middle School Math and Science, Malcolm Public Schools

Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 5

Concurrent Session

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assessment, Math, Science
Subject Middle, Secondary
Area All

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