Nebraska Fall Ed Tech Conference 2022: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2022 Nebraska Fall Ed Tech Conference!

10:00am CST

Approval Process for Digital Resources

Learn how to establish an efficient and effective process for approving digital resources that are safe to use in the classroom.

Speakers

Ross Louch

Crete Public School Digital Resource Approval Process pdf

Monday November 7, 2022 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Diamond 3 Younes Conference Center

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Company Admin, Tech Coord, Tech Integration Specialists

10:00am CST

SEL in the Digital Life of Middle & High School Students

Join us as we explore activities to support the social and emotional well-being of middle and high school students who are navigating the challenges and opportunities of the digital world. We'll highlight lessons that focus on self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship skills, and social awareness. You'll leave with resources to help you lead meaningful conversations with students about working through the challenges that come with living in an ever-connected world.

Speakers

Adam Vinter

Education Outreach Manager, Common Sense Education

Adam is an Education Outreach Manager at Omaha Public Schools in Omaha, Nebraska. He collaborates with Common Sense Media to help regional educators, students, and families approach media and technology thoughtfully while building healthy habits at school and home. By providing trustworthy... Read More →

SEL in Digital Life Secondary (Participant Copy) pdf

SEL in Digital Life Secondary (Participant Copy) pptx

Monday November 7, 2022 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Diamond 2 Younes Conference Center

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Company 7-12 Teachers, Admin

11:00am CST

Don’t Just Punish: Building Skills following Social Media Infractions

Suspending students for social media issues? When poor decisions cause disruptions, administrators have to take disciplinary action, often without the opportunity to address the specific issue. Learn how to teach students authentic digital citizenship, engage students in authentic social media production, and experience positive outcomes and repaired relationships.

Speakers

Scott Axt

Principal, Seward High School

Dr. Jill Johnson

President, Class Intercom

I was involved in education for 30 years as a classroom teacher, professional development consultant, and high school administrator before moving into my current role as President of Class Intercom. My passion, work, and research focus on student-led social media teams, social media... Read More →

Monday November 7, 2022 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Diamond 2 Younes Conference Center

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Company 4-6 Teachers, 7-12 Teachers, Admin, Tech Coord, Tech Integration Specialists

11:00am CST

Make Digital Learning Work with Security, Access, and Engagement Data

Schools need help overcoming digital learning challenges so students can access learning from anywhere, and schools can measure engagement at every level. Analytics: provides essential usage data to measure engagement and make informed purchasing and PD decisions. Access: empowers millions of students and staff with instant access to 6,000+ SSO apps Identity Management: Roster Server and OneSync make rostering and provisioning fast, easy and secure. MFA included.

Speakers

Anu Jokinen

Monday November 7, 2022 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Diamond 8 Younes Conference Center

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Company Admin, Tech Coord, Tech Integration Specialists

12:30pm CST

So, Your District is Building or Renovating? What to Consider!

Join in on this conversation focused on all things construction. As technology and facilities continually converge, hear what other districts are doing with their architects with technology and construction. This is an interactive session meant for audience participation. Topics to Include: -Audio Visual -Networking -Wireless -Building systems (intercom/paging, bells, clocks, emergency notifications) -Security Cameras -Access Control -HVAC Connectivity -Digital Signage -VoIP Phones

Speakers

Lucas Bingham

Director of Information Technology, Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Monday November 7, 2022 12:30pm - 1:15pm CST
Diamond 3 Younes Conference Center

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Company Admin, Tech Coord

12:30pm CST

Technology is for Everyone, Advancing the Mission of Your Institution through Technology

Understanding what technology is for everyone in your building. Helping all those in your building and community become aware that technology is what is new to you and others, and help them feel confident with advancing the mission of the institution through technology.

Speakers

Oliver Bantam

Jeremy Moore

Monday November 7, 2022 12:30pm - 1:15pm CST
Diamond 8 Younes Conference Center

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Company Admin

1:30pm CST

Culture: If You Build it, They will Learn!

Implementing and maintaining a culture can be a yearly struggle for any educator. Learn how to involve parents, get students to buy in, and remain positive throughout the entirety of the school year. Culture is not a one time activity and when it’s the primary focus of a classroom you’ll be amazed at how much you’ll be able to accomplish regarding the content you teach. Walk away empowered from this presentation with a fresh perspective on culture and a renewed purpose in your educational journey.

Speakers

Scott Phillips

7th Grade Math Teacher, Aurora Middle School

I'm the proud father of three beautiful girls and have been teaching 7th grade math at Aurora Middle School for the past 14 years. I enjoy breaking the mold of a classic math classroom in a variety of ways included flipped instruction, my own personal YouTube channel, and classroom... Read More →

Culture NETA Fall2022 pdf

Monday November 7, 2022 1:30pm - 2:15pm CST
Diamond 1 Younes Conference Center

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Company PK-3 Teachers, 4-6 Teachers, 7-12 Teachers, Admin

1:30pm CST

Working Smarter not Harder when it Comes to Communicating with Educational Stakeholders

Updating staff and community members is a time-consuming task for teachers and administrators. I will share my method for communicating with groups associated with the school along with successes and failures along the way. This session will engage teachers and administrators in the process to develop a method for communication and review different tools to make it all happen.

Speakers

Cameron Soester

Louisville Public Schools

Monday November 7, 2022 1:30pm - 2:15pm CST
Diamond 8 Younes Conference Center

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Company Admin

2:30pm CST

Technology Tools & Tips for English Language Learners

Effective digital tools & strategies teachers, paraprofessionals, school staff, and students can use to enhance learning for English Learners (ELs) using features of Google Translate, Kami, Read & Write/Orbit Note, and YouTube.
Google Slides Presentation Link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_v49w7lsp8fv8cKe9iJfIitZBHWuFplFPpx_Bfp-Me0/edit?usp=sharing

Speakers

Josh Williams

Teacher, Crete Middle School

Digital Tools Strategies with EL Students (3) pdf

Monday November 7, 2022 2:30pm - 3:15pm CST
Diamond 4 Younes Conference Center

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Company PK-3 Teachers, 4-6 Teachers, 7-12 Teachers, Admin, Tech Coord, Tech Integration Specialists

2:30pm CST

Using Educational Theatre to Teach about Social Media & Online Safety

RESPECT will present scenes from a new elementary aged play as well as accompanying goals, objectives, and activities. Topics include sharing personal information, cyber bullying, sexting, YouTube influencers, “taking a break,” risks of who and what is “real” and more. In the plays, students encounter roadblocks, conundrums, and hazardous situations as they try to use their computers for school assignments and learn how to be safe online.

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