“The Hidden Opportunity of Student Generated Social Media”
From a sticky note with the username and password to creating meaningful content, this session provides an in-depth look at the hidden opportunities of student-generated social media. Learn how students are moving beyond taking selfies in order to become better digital citizens, learn leadership skills and how to manage their time when creating content for their school.
Learn about the CARES Act and how your District can utilize these funds
Fortinet’s public funding expert will review the CARES Act, funding levels, where you can find more information and how you can utilize the funding. Additionally, Fortinet subject matter experts will briefly review solutions that other districts are considering for remote access and security. For a resource sheet click here.
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Merging Brain-Based Learning Strategies with Technology Integration
Are you integrating technology in a brain friendly way? Research shows that simply allowing students to utilize technology does not enhance the learning process. Different systems of the brain must be engaged during the learning process so students can transfer content into the long-term memory. This session will discuss and demonstrate ways to incorporate brain-based strategies into every learning situation.
Screencasts in a SNAP!
Do you make screencasts, handouts, or tutorials? Tired of feeling like you’re repeating yourself over and over again, messing up the script, or taking hundreds of screenshots that clutter your desktop? In this hands-on workshop, learn how to make engaging tutorials, PDFS, and live demos for students and teachers in minutes using iORad! Participants will walk away with a tutorial created by the end of the presentation.
It’s a Bird, Plane, Super Google Tips, Tricks & New Features
What’s new in GSuite and GSuite you must learn about! Come see what is new in Google along with a list of my favorite features/tools/extensions/add-ons
Using AR/VR for the Remote Learner
Explore the tools to include augmented and virtual reality interactions with your students in person or virtually. I will show how to show your device screen in a virtual meeting or for the classroom setting while preparing your students to explore apps and web-based AR/VR tools.
Seesaw in the Summer
Seesaw in the Summer, Nikki Schafer: Learn about the preparations and steps you can take this summer to have your Seesaw classroom ready to go! Explore activities, app-smashing, and more while planning for fall lessons. Great for beginning and advanced Seesaw users alike!
Esports
The Nebraska Schools eSport Association is a non profit organization looking to promote esports in Nebraska. This session will discuss simple ways to start an eSports team in your school with little to no start up cost. Come listen to how other schools have accomplished and hear about the first season of eSports in Nebraska.
Google for Education
Interested in the newest news on Google for Education? This session will provide key updates and insights on G Suite for Education, Meet, Professional development programs, distance learning resources and more! Your Google for Education team will walk you through some of the newest features and answer any questions you might have.
Blended Learning
Blended Learning – What is it? What is it not? How can we put students at the center of the learning? In this special NETA only event, we will look at how we can create powerful blended learning experiences that gives students agency over their learning.