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NETA 2026

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

Chromebook Accessibility Tools

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

Chromebooks really are the computer "For Everyone" as they have powerful accessibility tools to support any learner. In this session we will explore the built-in text-to-speech tools (select-to-speak), alternative input tools (dictation, on-screen keyboard, digital handwriting), readability tools (magnifier, zoom, high contrast), navigation tools (automatic clicks, sticky keys, and mouse cursor adjustments), and other supports (quick answers, PDF markup). For more details see: https://bit.ly/curts-cbaccess

Speakers

Eric Curts

National Consultant and Speaker, ControlAltAchieve

With over 30 years of experience, Eric works as an EdTech Specialist in Ohio, and provides training to schools and organizations around the world. He shares all his EdTech resources for AI, Google tools, accessibility, and more on his websites at ControlAltAchieve.com and EduGems... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 7

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience Staff Development, Classroom Management, Assistive Technology, Assessment, Cross Curriculum
Subject All Levels
Area All

10:15am CDT

Chromebook as a Game Board

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

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

10:15am CDT

Gem(ini): Truly Outrageous

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

"Showtime, Synergy!" Forget the 80s, your own personal holographic AI is here... and it's called Gemini! In this "truly outrageous" session, you'll learn how to stop re-typing the same prompts and start building your own custom AI assistants called "Gems." We'll transform Gemini into your personal "Synergy," an expert lesson planner, a differentiation specialist, or a parent-communication pro. Get ready to build your own Gem from scratch, save hours of work, and become a true AI rockstar.

***Create your account in friEdOnline for easy access to our NETA friEdHub. The link for the presentations will be shared during sessions!
Instructions on creating your account: fried.tech/hub-access

Speakers

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Courtney is a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTechnology who is passionate about equipping all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and ensuring they have fun while learning. With twenty-plus years of experience, Courtney is a certified educator and trainer... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 1

Featured Speaker

11:15am CDT

A.I. Image Generating

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

Discover how to create custom classroom visuals, characters, backgrounds, and game assets in seconds using powerful A.I. image tools.

Speakers

Ryan O'Donnell

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 6

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience All, Assistive Technology, High Ability/Gifted, Library Media, Multimedia
Subject All Levels
Area All

11:15am CDT

Hipster Google - Tools You Probably Never Heard Of

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

Everyone knows about Google Docs, Gmail, Search, and other common Google tools. But there are also loads of smaller, lesser-known, but powerful tools that can be used for teaching and learning. Learn about 90+ hidden gems such as Emoji Kitchen, Interview Warmup, Timelapse, Lens, AutoDraw, ImageFX, MusicFX, VR/AR Models, Read Along, Semantris, GameSnacks, ChromeOS Flex, Teachable Machine, NotebookLM, Applied Digital Skills and more (List subject to change based on how cool and unknown the tools remain.) For more details see: https://bit.ly/curts-hipster

Speakers

Eric Curts

National Consultant and Speaker, ControlAltAchieve

With over 30 years of experience, Eric works as an EdTech Specialist in Ohio, and provides training to schools and organizations around the world. He shares all his EdTech resources for AI, Google tools, accessibility, and more on his websites at ControlAltAchieve.com and EduGems... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 7

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience All, Google Suite, Emerging Technology, Learning Spaces, Library Media
Subject All Levels
Area All

11:15am CDT

No Strings Attached with Low-Prep, High-Impact Bellringers

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

Say Bye Bye Bye to boring warm-ups and get in sync with your students from the moment the bell rings. This session delivers high-impact strategies with truly No Strings Attached and minimal prep for you. This I Promise You, these activities will boost engagement and build community in just minutes each day. Build a toolkit of bellringers that will make your classroom pop!

***Create your account in friEdOnline for easy access to our NETA friEdHub. The link for the presentations will be shared during sessions!
Instructions on creating your account: fried.tech/hub-access

Speakers

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Courtney is a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTechnology who is passionate about equipping all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and ensuring they have fun while learning. With twenty-plus years of experience, Courtney is a certified educator and trainer... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 1

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning

1:00pm CDT

Going Deeper with Google Classroom

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

So you have a basic comfort level with Google Classroom but wonder what other features and options there are to make your class even better? In this session we dig into topics you may not have fully explored yet including Practice Sets, YouTube Interactive Questions, Topics, Rubrics, Originality Reports, Comment Banks, To-do List, Notifications, Classroom Mobile App, Exporting Grades, Guardian Summaries, End-of-year Cleanup, Copying a Class, Questions, Quiz Assignments, and more! For more details see: https://bit.ly/curts-classroom

Speakers

Eric Curts

National Consultant and Speaker, ControlAltAchieve

With over 30 years of experience, Eric works as an EdTech Specialist in Ohio, and provides training to schools and organizations around the world. He shares all his EdTech resources for AI, Google tools, accessibility, and more on his websites at ControlAltAchieve.com and EduGems... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 7

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience All, Google Suite, Assessment, Classroom Management, Emerging Technology, Learning Spaces
Subject All Levels
Area All

1:00pm CDT

Social Studies Primary Sources Strategies

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

Engage students with primary sources using interactive, game-based, and inquiry-driven strategies that go beyond the textbook.

Speakers

Ryan O'Donnell

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 6

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience All, Staff Development, Social Studies
Subject All Levels
Area All

2:00pm CDT

I Didn’t Know Google Slides Could Do That (30 mins)

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

Unlock hidden design tricks, animations, and interactive features in Google Slides that will level up your presentations instantly.

Speakers

Ryan O'Donnell

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Silver 6

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning

2:45pm CDT

Movie Magic & School News Show

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT

Learn how to build a dynamic student-run news show or film program that boosts creativity, leadership, and school spirit

Speakers

Ryan O'Donnell

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Silver 6

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning

2:45pm CDT

Smells Like Google Spirit

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT

It’s time to trade in your flannel for some Google flair! Join this grunge-themed session to discover how Google tools can help you create lessons that rock. Explore fan-favorite apps, hidden gems, and time-saving hacks that make teaching smoother and learning louder. From hidden Chrome hacks to must-try Google Workspace features, this session will help you feel like a true Google legend!

***Create your account in friEdOnline for easy access to our NETA friEdHub. The link for the presentations will be shared during sessions!
Instructions on creating your account: fried.tech/hub-access

Speakers

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Courtney is a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTechnology who is passionate about equipping all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and ensuring they have fun while learning. With twenty-plus years of experience, Courtney is a certified educator and trainer... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Silver 1

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning

2:45pm CDT

Your AI Treasure Chest: Creating & Sharing Gemini Gems

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT

Gems are reusable, custom prompts that save your best AI workflows for instant access, and they are a game-changer for educators! In this deep-dive session we'll start by using Google's pre-made Gems (like Brainstormer and Storybook Creator), then learn to create your own, with tips for effective prompting and uploading reference files. We'll also cover how to share your Gems with colleagues and how schools can build a shared, high-quality Gem repository for staff and students. To see their full potential, we will tour my "EduGems" website and demonstrate powerful, ready-to-use prompts for lesson hooks, rubric generation, DOK analysis, and even creating AI-powered classroom games. For more details see: http://bit.ly/curts-gems

Speakers

Eric Curts

National Consultant and Speaker, ControlAltAchieve

With over 30 years of experience, Eric works as an EdTech Specialist in Ohio, and provides training to schools and organizations around the world. He shares all his EdTech resources for AI, Google tools, accessibility, and more on his websites at ControlAltAchieve.com and EduGems... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Silver 7

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning

3:45pm CDT

Don't Be Lost in Translation! Tech Tools for ESL/ELL

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

For English language learners and the teachers who support them, there are loads of helpful and powerful technology tools to assist with communication and learning. These include a wide range of translation tools, generative AI supports, speech-to-text and text-to-speech tools, recording tools and more. In this session we will explore these tools hands-on and see how they can support ESL and EFL students and teachers. For more details see: http://bit.ly/curts-esltech

Speakers

Eric Curts

National Consultant and Speaker, ControlAltAchieve

With over 30 years of experience, Eric works as an EdTech Specialist in Ohio, and provides training to schools and organizations around the world. He shares all his EdTech resources for AI, Google tools, accessibility, and more on his websites at ControlAltAchieve.com and EduGems... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Silver 7

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning

3:45pm CDT

Genially 101

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Learn how to turn static lessons into interactive, click-through experiences using Genially’s animations, buttons, and game-style design tools.

Speakers

Ryan O'Donnell

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Silver 6

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning

3:45pm CDT

This Is How We Do It: Padlet Style

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Ready to remix your classroom instruction? Join us for "This Is How We Do It: Padlet Style," an interactive jam session exploring the newest instruments for creativity. We will move beyond basic bulletin boards to master the Padlet Sandbox, compose lessons instantly with AI Recipes and Padlet TA, and amplify student voice with advanced video tools. Whether you are a solo artist or part of an ensemble, you will leave with a setlist of strategies to help you orchestrate learning and get your students collaborating like pros.

***Create your account in friEdOnline for easy access to our NETA friEdHub. The link for the presentations will be shared during sessions!
Instructions on creating your account: fried.tech/hub-access

Speakers

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Courtney is a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTechnology who is passionate about equipping all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and ensuring they have fun while learning. With twenty-plus years of experience, Courtney is a certified educator and trainer... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Silver 1

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning

7:15am CDT

Gemini in Classroom

Friday May 1, 2026 7:15am - 8:00am CDT

With Gemini in Classroom, you have access to powerful tools at your fingertips. From planning to creating instructional materials and assessments, Gemini in Classroom makes it easy to go from idea to first draft. You can generate resources based on your grade level, topic or learning objective. All without leaving Classroom. Come see what Gemini in Classroom can do for you!

Resources

Speakers

Mickie Mueller

Educational Technology Consultant

With over three decades of experience in education, Mickie specializes in creating engaging, relevant professional development for teachers. She has a passion for educational technology and can break down any tool so that teachers can understand immediately how to get the most out... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2026 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
Silver 12

Featured Speaker

7:15am CDT

Greatest H.I.T.S. - High Impact Teaching Strategies

Friday May 1, 2026 7:15am - 8:00am CDT

In this hands-on session, we will explore a variety of high-impact teaching strategies and discover research-based practices that can be used to improve student learning outcomes and engagement. We will also take a look at how you can integrate them into any content area as well as how technology can help them become a greatest HIT!

***Create your account in friEdOnline for easy access to our NETA friEdHub. The link for the presentations will be shared during sessions!
Instructions on creating your account: fried.tech/hub-access

Speakers

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Courtney is a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTechnology who is passionate about equipping all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and ensuring they have fun while learning. With twenty-plus years of experience, Courtney is a certified educator and trainer... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2026 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
Silver 1

Featured Speaker

10:15am CDT

AI: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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

In this session we are going to cut through the AI hype and talk about what teachers really need to know when it comes to artificial intelligence. While AI has made our lives easier, that comes at a price. Are we really, thoughtfully considering the bad and the ugly of AI? Or are we just focusing on the good? This session will give you lots to think about!

Resources

Speakers

Mickie Mueller

Educational Technology Consultant

With over three decades of experience in education, Mickie specializes in creating engaging, relevant professional development for teachers. She has a passion for educational technology and can break down any tool so that teachers can understand immediately how to get the most out... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 12

Featured Speaker

10:15am CDT

I've Got the Magic in Canva AI

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

Explore the capabilities of AI in Canva's Magic Studio with "I've Got the Magic in Canva AI". This experience focuses on essential AI tools such as Magic Write, Magic Design, and Magic Media, allowing you to efficiently create content. Learn practical applications including text-to-image creation, auto-resizing, and format switching. Improve the efficiency of your creative projects with AI-driven tools and safeguard your data with built-in security controls.

***Create your account in friEdOnline for easy access to our NETA friEdHub. The link for the presentations will be shared during sessions!
Instructions on creating your account: fried.tech/hub-access

Speakers

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Courtney is a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTechnology who is passionate about equipping all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and ensuring they have fun while learning. With twenty-plus years of experience, Courtney is a certified educator and trainer... Read More →

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

Featured Speaker

10:15am CDT

Vibe Coding with A.I.

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

See how any teacher can use A.I. to generate simple code for ideas you thought maybe needed a computer science degree for

Speakers

Ryan O'Donnell

Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 6

Featured Speaker

Company Computer Science, Library Media

11:15am CDT

Come on Down! Review Game

Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

Bring game show excitement to your classroom with a customizable review format inspired by classic pricing games.

Speakers

Ryan O'Donnell

Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 6

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning

11:15am CDT

Lights, Camera, Lesson! Creating with Google Vids

Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

Google Vids is the simple video editing tool you’ve been searching for! With Vids’ familiar and intuitive interface, you and your students will be creating videos in no time. This session will cover all the Vids options, from recording yourself or your screen to converting your slides into videos to starting with a beautifully designed template. Google Vids will have you and your students creating and remixing like master video editors!

Resources

Speakers

Mickie Mueller

Educational Technology Consultant

With over three decades of experience in education, Mickie specializes in creating engaging, relevant professional development for teachers. She has a passion for educational technology and can break down any tool so that teachers can understand immediately how to get the most out... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 12

Featured Speaker

11:15am CDT

Total Request Live: The Ultimate Countdown of Adobe Express AI Tools

Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

Live from NETA…it’s TRL! Step into the studio for a countdown of the hottest AI features in Adobe Express. Just like chart-topping hits, we’re ranking the "Fan Favorite" tools that will have your students screaming with joy! Whether you’re a solo artist or part of a teaching supergroup, you’ll leave with a backstage pass to faster workflows and "World Premiere" ready materials. Join us to see what hits number one!

***Create your account in friEdOnline for easy access to our NETA friEdHub. The link for the presentations will be shared during sessions!
Instructions on creating your account: fried.tech/hub-access

Speakers

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Courtney is a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTechnology who is passionate about equipping all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and ensuring they have fun while learning. With twenty-plus years of experience, Courtney is a certified educator and trainer... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 1

Featured Speaker

Audience All
Subject All Levels
Area All

11:15am CDT

VR in Education: Building an Immersive Environment for Students

Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

Discover how DHE and Meta VR are supporting career and technical education through immersive learning experiences that prepare students for real-world success. This session explores scalable VR solutions that enhance engagement, build practical skills, and bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce demands. Join us to see how forward-thinking institutions are leveraging VR to empower both educators and IT leaders with innovative, future-ready tools.

Speakers

D

DHE

Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 3

Featured Speaker

Company All LevelsAdministration/Leadership, Teaching & Learning Artificial Intelligence (AI), Microsoft Tools, Staff Development All Levels Intermediate
Audience Intermediate
Subject Facilitator, Analyst
Area No

1:00pm CDT

Brand Your Classroom or School using A.I.

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

Transform your classroom or even your entire into a recognizable, high-energy brand that builds culture, pride, and student buy-in.

Speakers

Ryan O'Donnell

Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 6

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning

1:00pm CDT

Smells Like Google Spirit

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

It’s time to trade in your flannel for some Google flair! Join this grunge-themed session to discover how Google tools can help you create lessons that rock. Explore fan-favorite apps, hidden gems, and time-saving hacks that make teaching smoother and learning louder. From hidden Chrome hacks to must-try Google Workspace features, this session will help you feel like a true Google legend!

***Create your account in friEdOnline for easy access to our NETA friEdHub. The link for the presentations will be shared during sessions!
Instructions on creating your account: fried.tech/hub-access

Speakers

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech

Courtney is a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTechnology who is passionate about equipping all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and ensuring they have fun while learning. With twenty-plus years of experience, Courtney is a certified educator and trainer... Read More →

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

Featured Speaker

1:00pm CDT

Vibe Coding 101

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

Have you ever needed a simple review game for your students but just can’t find the right one? Or the game that you do find is filled with ads? Why not try coding your own review game using AI! Vibe coding allows anyone to create applications by describing ideas in natural language. During this session you will be able to get your vibe on as you try building applications using popular, free chatbots like Canva AI, Gemini, ChatGPT and Claude. Come with your ideas and be ready to vibe!

Resources

Speakers

Mickie Mueller

Educational Technology Consultant

With over three decades of experience in education, Mickie specializes in creating engaging, relevant professional development for teachers. She has a passion for educational technology and can break down any tool so that teachers can understand immediately how to get the most out... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 12

Featured Speaker