Nebraska Fall Ed Tech Conference 2022: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2022 Nebraska Fall Ed Tech Conference!

10:00am CST

8 Techy Ways to Make Class UNFORGETTABLE

If class is forgettable, how do we expect students to learn? In Matt Miller's book, Tech Like a Pirate, he shares 8 ways to make class a memorable learning experience with tech. You'll leave with concrete ideas to use right away -- and a process for coming up with your own. Engage your students. Supercharge learning. And enjoy the process!

Speakers

Matt Miller

Matt Miller has been infusing technology and innovative teaching methods into his classroom for more than 10 years. After trying to do the traditional “teach by the textbook” for a few years, he launched into a textbook-less path where learning activities were often custom-produced... Read More →

Monday November 7, 2022 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Diamond 5 Younes Conference Center

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Next-Level CANVAS (LMS): A One-Stop Shop for Every Classroom

If you are new to Canvas or just want some fresh ideas for using this powerful LMS to its full potential, this workshop-style presentation will provide student-friendly options for formatting your classes; easy-to-implement assignments, strategies, & techniques for teaching (face-to-face and blended) and fun SEL ideas to support and challenge students with minimal frustration. You will leave this interactive session with a full toolbox you can implement the very next day!

Want the Slide Deck for my presentation? Access my profile and click on my website.

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Christopher M. Knoell

Professor of Teacher Education, University of Nebraska Kearney

Dr. Christopher M. Knoell has been an online and face-to-face instructor for pre-service and in-service teachers at the University of Nebraska Kearney for over 15 years. Prior to his work in Teacher Education, Dr. Knoell served 10 years as an innovative and student-centered elementary... Read More →

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

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11:00am CST

EfficienTEACH: Teach Better and Save Time for What Matters Most

Teachers are leaving the education field in droves. Really, really good teachers. Maybe you're considering it. How can you do your best work -- and get home at a reasonable hour for the important stuff? The answer: EffiicenTEACHing. This session outlines research-backed, brain-based teaching practices you can use in class tomorrow to save time AND teach better. Most are low-prep or no prep. They'll level up your teaching and get you home faster at night. This session will also connect you with Ditch That Textbook's free, community-driven, comprehensive EfficienTEACH project with a growing database of research-based teaching strategies that save time and level up teaching.

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Matt Miller

Monday November 7, 2022 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Diamond 5 Younes Conference Center

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11:00am CST

Computer Science for ALL!!

Computer science can be supplemented across every course, not just in the computer science classroom! I will share resources, sites, and personal experiences for kick-starting a computer science program for middle school students. From plugged to unplugged activities, learn how to engage students and increase equity for all learners in this growing career field. Leave with a toolbox of resources to implement computer science as an enhancement to your curriculum.

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Lisa Bohaty

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

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11:00am CST

Google GEMS Galore

Let's dig a little deeper into some of the hidden gems and updated or new features of Google tools you never knew or maybe just haven't used. You will leave with ideas, resources and templates to implement and share.

Resources can be found here:

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Heather Callihan

Technology Integration Specialist, Northwest Public Schools

Heather Callihan is the Technology Integration Specialist for Northwest Public Schools in Grand Island, Ne. Heather is currently the NETA Board president (@YourNETA), Common Sense Certified Educator and Ambassador. Heather has a passion for integrating technology in education. She... Read More →

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Monday November 7, 2022 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Diamond 4 Younes Conference Center

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12:30pm CST

Connect with the World – Live! Nebraska-Based Virtual Field Trips

Did you know that there are over 150 Nebraska-based virtual learning experiences available to K-12 students? Join us for a session that will model how you can connect your learners with experts, artifacts, musicians, historians, landmarks, animals, and more as participants get to be a part of a VFT first-hand.

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Andrew Easton

Annie Mumgaard

Monday November 7, 2022 12:30pm - 1:15pm CST
Diamond 6 Younes Conference Center

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12:30pm CST

Eduprotocols 101: Get Started with Low Prep, High Return Thinking Tasks

What teacher doesn't want to save themselves time and teach better? It's finding those low-prep, high-return activities that we can use right away that can be challenging. That's where EduProtocols come in. EduProtocols are a series of lesson frames that are easy to adapt to any subject or grade. In this session, Eduprotocols will be modeled, then teachers will walk away with lesson frames to help students collaborate, create, critically think, and communicate.

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Jenna Krambeck-Reeh

Monday November 7, 2022 12:30pm - 1:15pm CST
Diamond 5 Younes Conference Center

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12:30pm CST

Generation Alpha: Mental Health and the Price of Social Media

With technology infused into their lives since infancy, Generation Alpha doesn’t know how to live without it. They are continually exposed to a wealth of information and online content far before their emotions are prepared to handle it. This session will discuss the characteristics that make up this complex generation, and describe ways that adults can help them become critical thinkers and good digital citizens

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Jody Bauer

Technology Curriculum Consultant, Educational Service Unit 11

I am currently the Technology Curriculum Consultant at ESU 11. I bring a wealth of experience and passion for transforming educational technology in schools. I work with educators in aligning technology integration with educational goals, fostering digital literacy, and empowering... Read More →

Kate Hatch

Staff Developer, Educational Service Unit 11

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

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12:30pm CST

Next-Level Google Classroom: A One-Stop Shop

If you are new to GoogleClassroom or just want some fresh ideas for using this powerful LMS to its full potential, this workshop-style presentation will provide student-friendly options for formatting your classes; easy-to-implement assignments, strategies, & techniques for teaching (face-to-face and blended) and fun SEL ideas to support and challenge students with minimal frustration. You will leave this interactive session with a full toolbox you can implement the very next day!

Want the Slide Deck for my presentation? Access my profile and click on my website.

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Christopher M. Knoell

Professor of Teacher Education, University of Nebraska Kearney

Monday November 7, 2022 12:30pm - 1:15pm CST
Diamond 4 Younes Conference Center

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1:30pm CST

Empowered to Choose: How to Lead Learner-Driven Learning

Designing student-centered learning experiences can feel overwhelming when learners are not accustomed to being responsible and empowered to lead. In this session, we explore how to teach students to become learners who are capable of utilizing technology and personalized strategies to be both at the center and in the driver's seat of their own experience.

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Andrew Easton

Monday November 7, 2022 1:30pm - 2:15pm CST
Diamond 6 Younes Conference Center

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1:30pm CST

Reading and Writing in the Content Areas

Are you looking for ways to seamlessly bring reading and writing into your classroom? Learn how to revamp lessons you already have to include purposeful reading and writing in social studies and science. Participants will walk away with tools and activities to use in your classroom tomorrow!

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Jenna Krambeck-Reeh

Monday November 7, 2022 1:30pm - 2:15pm CST
Diamond 5 Younes Conference Center

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1:30pm CST

TikTok Tech

Inspired by others, I will share how (even with a private account 🤣) I use TikTok to create and share short micro tech tips and resources with teachers and staff.

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Heather Callihan

Technology Integration Specialist, Northwest Public Schools

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

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2:30pm CST

Learning by Doing-Creating a School Store

This session we will share how we created a work based experience course by opening up our own school store, The Tiger Den. We will explain how our students have learned about marketing, graphics, finance and production. We will share how we have used our laser engraver and screen printer to make items such as shirts, tumblers, coasters and so much more. Our students gained valuable customer service skills while designing all of the merchandise that we sell.

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Lisa Bohaty

Monday November 7, 2022 2:30pm - 3:15pm CST
Diamond 8 Younes Conference Center

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