Written by: Jenna Krambeck-Reeh As educators, we’re always on the lookout for tools and tricks to streamline our work and enhance our students’ learning experience. Recently, Jenna Reeh, an Instructional Technology Facilitator from Papillion-La Vista Community Schools and NETA Board Member, shared a treasure trove of “Google Hidden Gems” that promise to do just that.... Read More

Is your organization overwhelmed by paper? Do you find yourself spending a lot of time searching for important documents? It’s understandable to feel concerned about the risk of losing crucial information in the event of a fire or flood. Organizations that rely heavily on paper often encounter significant challenges. One key issue is decreased productivity;... Read More

Written by: Evi Wusk The new National Educational Technology Plan (NETP) is here–all 113 pages of it–bringing exciting changes to the way we use tech in education. Here’s a brief look at what it means for you and how you can put it into action: 1. Boosting Equity The NETP focuses on ensuring all students,... Read More

Written by: Shelly Mowinkel Organizing a media day for high school students provided a unique and privileged opportunity to delve into the world of photography and storytelling. The Milford Journalism class had the honor to learn from the expertise of Dante Boelhower of Dante Boelhower Media.  The day began with Dante sharing his photography journey... Read More

Written by: Bridget Brown Padlet is known for its ability to facilitate engaging conversations, provide collaborative learning spaces, and creatively initiate formative assessment opportunities. Now, Padlet has introduced several new features to supercharge and support learning in your classroom! See three of these exciting new features highlighted below: Create with AI-Click here to learn more... Read More

Written by: Jennifer Davis I first heard the phrase “make learning visible” at a NETA conference several years ago. It isn’t a new phrase, but it was illuminating for me – one of those formative lightbulb moments! Ever since, I’ve had that concept on my radar, always looking for the best ways to see what’s... Read More

  The NETA Board is thrilled to unveil the upcoming NETA 2025 Spring Conference, scheduled for May 1-2, 2025, at the exquisite Younes Conference Center North in Kearney, Nebraska. We are delighted to venture westward within the state to this stunning venue after extensive deliberation and analysis. Anticipate the continuation of exceptional content delivered by... Read More

Written By: Lisa Bohaty Robots are an essential part of computer science. They make learning coding skills fun and engaging. Students love to see their computing come to life with robots. There are many different types of robots that are great for elementary students. So how do you know which robot is the best? Well,... Read More

Written by: Kyra Creamer As an aspiring educator, I find high value in resources that foster development and learning. Reflecting back to 2017 during my high school years, I first competed in one of NETA’s contests, not knowing how much of an impact it would have on me as a future educator. The category of... Read More

CSEdWeek is almost here! This year it is celebrated the week of December 4-10th. To help promote CS in your district, we created Social Media posts that you can edit and add your own school logo. The template can be found here. CSEdWeek is an opportunity to expose students to CS and provide equity for all students.... Read More