Ballroom A

Otis Pierce, ESU 7

Description: In this session you will get a chance to learn from multiple presenters (different from Part 1) who have 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their passion and learnings with you. This fast-paced session allows you to hear multiple ideas in 45 minutes.

Target Audience: All

Ballroom B

Description: Esports continues to grow in Nebraska and has grown from 8 schools to over 50 in just 3 years. See live action and watch area schools compete in SMITE and Super Smash Bros. During the matches you will experience first hand the communication, teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship these students consistently exhibit. Matches will be streamed live on the Nebraska Esports Association’s twitch channel with students running the computers and commentating. Stroll through this in-person esports tournament, and stop by the Nebraska Esports Association's table to chat with players and coaches.

Target Audience: All

Ballroom C

Thomas C. Murray, Featured Speaker

Description: When we analyze the US education system and classrooms across our nation, we see dramatic differences and gaps in innovation. What can be done? How can schools and classrooms transform from those from the industrial era where desks are in rows, students are facing forward, and have teachers always front and center to ones that are learner-centered, personalized, and leverage the power of technology? Districts and schools across the nation are transforming into ones that are Future Ready, revamping such aspects as teacher empowerment, personalized professional learning, innovative learning spaces, community partnerships, digital learning initiatives, among others. This session will inspire school leaders and provide free tools and resources to empower them to transform their districts, schools, and classrooms into ones that better prepare students for the world they face tomorrow.

Target Audience: All

Ballroom 201

Guy Trainin & Koichi Sato, University of Nebraska Lincoln TLTE (V)

Description: In this session, we will share the growing number of opportunities from Code.org and UNL in learning to teach computer science. In this session, you will experience two types of Computer Science lessons and will get all the information about opportunities to participate in the code.org professional learning workshops free of charge!

Target Audience: All

Ballroom 202

Cameron Hudson, High Plains Community Schools

Description: This session will focus on the different ways that High Plains Community Schools has used technology to prepare students for life beyond our hallways! In our 6th 1:1 Laptop Cycle, we have worked to become creative in the experiences we give our kids utilizing our technology. HPC is proud to run multiple school businesses and career preparation programs within our school each year. Whether it be manufacturing, business management, drone education, Ag. education, etc - we are using our tech to enhance our students experiences and prepare them for life beyond our doors!

Target Audience: All

Ballroom 203

Jacky Marino, EVERFI Inc

Description: 2022 showed up and continued to provide challenges for the entire education system. From more COVID to staff shortages and student walkouts, many are left wondering, “How can we tackle these issues head-on with students while supporting our own mental health?”

During the presentation, educators will discover resources and best practices covering a variety of topic areas such as financial literacy, career readiness, mental health basics, and SEL skills. They will leave with access to online and offline resources that are student-driven, standards-aligned, and always available at no-cost.

Target Audience: All

Ballroom 204

Nikki Schafer, Millard Public Schools &
Lisa Bohaty, East Butler Public Schools

Description: By now, you know the ins and outs of Google Docs, Slides, and Drive. Come see how lesser-used tools can help engage your students through tools like Google Keep, Google Maps, and Google Earth. Leave with ideas for engaging lessons and supercharged instruction with lesser-known Google tools!

Target Audience: Intermediate

Session Resource

205

Scott Callens, Verkada (V)

Description: With Verkada, instantly strengthen critical security infrastructure across districts.

Eliminate the need for NVRs or DVRs. With a single ethernet cable, Verkada cameras are brought online instantly. No technical configurations or downloads are required, giving authorized users the ability to quickly access and share footage on any device. Leverage AI and machine learning to speed up investigations.

Centralize video management integrated with access control, alarms, vape sensors and visitor management. All with an industry leading 10 year warranty.

Target Audience: All

206

Cheryl Couch, York College

Description: This session is for preschool through second grade teachers. Today, children are confused and conflicted by the world we live in. You will explore critical issues, engage with social-emotional learning strategies, and improve classroom management skills. You will discover how to offer children stability, meet SEL needs, and provide a safe place of well-being in your classroom. As we engage with real-life scenarios and answer SEL questions, we can extend a helping hand with strategies that you can apply immediately!

Target Audience: Novice

Session Resource

207

Phil Zenebisis & Reggie Dewitte, Fortinet (V)

Description: Cloud is a secure cloud-based unified communications (UC) solution that is fast to deploy and easy to activate, whether users are in the office, at home, or on the move. With simple Secured UCaaS Cloud web-based management, plug-and- play-ready IP phones, and intuitive softclients for smartphones and computers, users can start communicating with their teams within minutes. Secured UCaaS delivers reliable services and quality communications that empower education institutions of all sizes to connect their users through a single, secure communications platform.

Target Audience: All

208

Brian Wojcik, Kim Bowen, Stacey Hauser, & Jeri Johnson, Assistive Technology Partnership Education Program

Description: The AT Playground provides a hands-on opportunity for educators to explore a variety of technologies to create universally designed environments for all students and/or individualized supports children & students (ages birth - 21) receiving Special Education services across the State. Experienced AT Specialists will be on hand to help answer any questions you might have about the assistive technology solutions. All devices on the playground are available as short-term loans to education professionals through EDUCATION.AT4ALL.COM. Come explore the possibilities!

Target Audience: All

209

Dawn Ferreyra & Derek Gangwish, ESU 3

Description: Interested in creating a makerspace, or looking how to keep your space fresh and innovative? In this session, not only will you get new ideas on how to make your makerspace innovative, creative, and sustainable, but you will also experience the joys of making!

Target Audience: All

210

Lucas Bingham, Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Description: Hear from other Google admins on what challenges they have faced, how they are implementing new features, and other things that should be on your radar! This is an interactive session meant for audience participation.

Target Audience: All

211

Taylor Siebert, Striv

Description: Do you have an opportunity where students are empowered to find their unique purpose or value? During the last decade, Striv has had the ability to impact hundreds of students by helping them find opportunities in new media. #strivschools are giving students hands-on learning experiences using the 4 C’s (critical thinking, creativity, communication & collaboration).

During this session you will learn how to:
-Help students find their unique purpose and value
-Provide valuable learning experiences that lead to engagement
-Take the next step to working with your Administration and Community

Target Audience: All

212

Apple Education

Description: Students come to school with varying abilities and learning styles. Being inclusive and catering for these diverse needs through differentiated instruction allows students to demonstrate their knowledge in creative and personal ways. Join us to explore the built-in features within free apps on iPad to transform the traditional worksheet and help students observe, synthesize and demonstrate their learning through creative and engaging ways. iPads will be available for use during this session.

Target Audience: All

213

Lindsay Zilly, Featured Speaker

Description: New to STEAM? No worries! Modeled after the TV show, this session will help educators learn how to build an engaging design thinking experience for their learners.

Target Audience: All

Session Resource

214

Kristen Slechta & Amy Schultz, ESU 9 &
Koen Johnson, Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools

Description: Join this session to engage and explore the multifaceted ways to express WHY we educate, WHO we serve, and HOW teaching and learning have an impact. Imagine your demographic data in infographic form using Google Slides and Data Studio. Consider the power of preview and review using Magisto. Immerse and embed culture, concepts, and prompts for learning in your curriculum using GIPHY and Bitmoji. Create and design content stories or classroom snapshots--digestible chunks of information--using Google Slides and Canva, and Zoom recordings. Stories matter. Stories connect. Stories stick.

Target Audience: All

Session Resource

215

Erin Solheim, Omaha Public Schools

Description: The role of a school librarian has changed drastically in the last 3+ years . The impacts of the pandemic are undeniable. How do we thrive and find joy amidst a world so full of chaos?

Participants of this session will:
- listen to and share innovative ideas in library practice, either successful ideas or plans for the future
- create a visual sharing what brings them joy in the library
- network with other librarians via collaborative document editing and conversation

Target Audience: All

Session Resource

216

Amanda Jones, Featured Speaker Sponsored by NSLA

Description: Virtual tours are a way to expose our students to a whole new world view, and there are free tools to utilize along this journey to discovery. Learn about several styles of virtual trips, explore pre-made tours that are already available at no cost, and discover how to create your own. Participants will walk away with quality examples to enhance learning and knowledge of resources to help empower their students on their quest to becoming global citizens.

Target Audience: All