By: Jen Schneider Until recently, I thought Google Arts & Culture, Google’s curation of artwork, images, and even experiments was merely Blob Opera and a way to explore museums. Once I was introduced to all Google Arts & Culture’s offerings during a district online course, I couldn’t stop. This isn’t just a website of links... Read More
EdTech related products from CES 2026 by Jeff Ingraham Back in the day, Macworld in San Francisco at the Moscone Center brought us a keynote by Steve Jobs and almost every new product for education and Apple products. Sadly we don’t have Steve Jobs or the old Macworlds around any more but the closest thing... Read More
Alphabet Soup of Cyber Security – Can I Buy a Vowel?! By Darci Lindgren As I sat in the NCSC (Nebraska Cyber Security Conference) keynote, I found myself looking up many new acronyms. As the conference continued, I noted any acronym shared, including the humorous TLA (three letter acronym) an acronym to describe acronyms! Here... Read More
Written by: Dr. George Griffith At the end of November 2022, K-12 education was changed when OpenAI launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT to a public that was not prepared for it (Mintz, Holmes, & Perez-Orteiz, 2023) The impact of this technology on education continues to grow exponentially and has both positive and negative... Read More
Written by: Gretchen Monroe, Lincoln Christian School, Nebraska Writing Project – NETA State Ed Partner I’m slightly obsessed with monarch butterflies. These days I’m lucky to have time to watch them, but when I do, I’m captivated. Recently, I learned that they travel as part of a “flutter”–distinct in their multigenerational beauty, catching the breezes... Read More
Written by: Dana Fontaine 12/5/2025 5:30am I wake to my alarm phone. I no longer use an alarm clock because my phone, a mini computer, sits on my nightstand. I hit snooze and start recovering from the NEFETC conference and NETA board meeting before heading to work. I try to avoid social media, but I... Read More
Written by: Jen Schneider Some of my students explored Tinkercad at CodeCrush (a Computer Science Immersion Program for Girls) last month. It had been a while since I looked at all that Tinkercad had to offer, and I started reflecting on all the incredible tools. Tinkercad continues to grow beyond 3D modeling. With tools like... Read More
Written by: Nikki Kurland, Omaha Public Schools What a powerful shift I’ve seen in my classroom lately! Integrating Reality Composer into my lessons for 3rd–5th graders has opened the doors to creativity, problem-solving, and immersive learning in ways I couldn’t have imagined. Reality Composer, a free AR creation app available on Apple devices, allows students... Read More
Video: Chromebook_s_Hidden_Superpowers.mp4 Resource: Digital Skill Task Cards: Accessibility Blog Text: Written by: Jenna Reeh, Instructional Technology Facilitator If there’s one thing I’ve learned after coaching hundreds of teachers, it’s this: accessibility tools aren’t just for a few students, they’re for everyone. Every learner benefits when we reduce barriers and build in options for engagement, focus,... Read More
Written by: Emily Morrow Overview Do you ever feel stuck as an educator? You teach the same lessons repeatedly or do the same learning activities to help students understand topics. I have been in your shoes and I have been in the students’ shoes, whether it is completing a paper, discussion board, or a worksheet... Read More
Written by: Scott Harrington One of the most common phrases we hear from students is, “Why do I have to learn this?” or “I’ll never use algebra in my life.” These questions reflect a narrow view of learning that sees education only in terms of immediate relevance. Adding to this challenge is the way today’s... Read More