Final Program April 26 & 27, 2012 Final Program April 26 - NETA

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Final Program
April 26 & 27, 2012
Nebraska Educational Technology Association
La Vista Embassy Suites & Conference Center
Welcome 1
NETA 2012—25 Years of Innovation
Welcome to the Nebraska Educational Technology Association’s annual spring conference. Plans for this
2012 Conference, 25 Years of Innovation, began 12 months ago in an effort to make this year’s conference a
memorable experience for everyone. Your two-day conference experience is designed to provide you with ideas
and solutions as you celebrate 25 Years of Innovation! There are keynote sessions given by nationally acclaimed
speakers and a choice of at least 11 breakout-sessions per hour from the 165 offerings.
This year the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) sessions will be held both days in the Wingtip Room. These
sessions provide a chance to work on your own device as you explore new resources (preregistration required).
The BYOD sessions have been extended to 90 minutes. If you did not register, you can go to the Wingtip room
and stand in line to possibly enter if those registered do not arrive on time.
Playgrounds will be held Thursday from 11:30 AM–1:15 PM in the Gatsby Room, where you can experience new
technologies with the playground leaders, including exploring distance learning opportunities.
The Conversation Strand is one where you come and “learn from the group,” not from an individual presenting.
Come to the Marriott Library for the Conversation strand.
The strength and power of the conference comes from the members who graciously step forward to present,
host rooms, submit student contest entries and share their expertise with other educators. Your presence at
the 2012 NETA Conference signifies that districts and institutions across the state understand the importance
of the collaboration and sharing that takes place not only in the session rooms, but in the hallways and tables that
surround the conference.
Contents
Contest Winners, Grant and Award Winners .............................................................................................................3
Conference Highlights .............................................................................................................................................................5
Invited Speakers .........................................................................................................................................................................6
Important Information .............................................................................................................................................................7
BYOD Sessions ...........................................................................................................................................................................8
Thursday Session Descriptions ..........................................................................................................................................9
The Conference Schedule at a Glance (in the center fold) .................................................................................26
Friday Session Descriptions ..............................................................................................................................................29
Alphabetical Listing of Presenters .................................................................................................................................40
Exhibitors ....................................................................................................................................................................................42
Exhibitor Reference Guide and Map ..............................................................................................................................48
Maps of Conference Spaces ............................................................................................................................................50
NETA Board of Directors & Duties
William Bolen, ESU 10 ...............................................Past President ....................Conversation Strand, Finance
Renee Kopf, Falls City Public Schools .......................President ........................................BYOD Strand, Finance
Bob Goeman, UNO ......................................................President Elect .............................................1:1 Strand, Policy
Nicole Badgley, Arnold Public Schools .....................Secretary ..............................................1:1 Strand, Contest
Rich Molettiere, Omaha Public Schools .................Treasurer ..........................................Tech Strand, Finance
Sandy Blankenship ....................................................Executive Director .....................................................Retail, Policy
Tom Rolfes, NE State Office of CIO .....................Executive Liason .......................................BYOD Strand, Policy
Mike Burns ................................................................Exhibitor Coordinator ...........................................Retail, Finance
Lynn Behounek, Ralston Public Schools ...........Site Coordinator ..................................................Hosting, Policy
Lucas Bingham, Louisville Public Schools .......Web Coordinator ...................................Tech Strand, Contest
Lynne Herr, ESU 6 ...................................Contest Coordinator & ETAN Rep. .....Social Networking, Contest
Josh Allen, Papillion La Vista Public Schools ......Board 2012 ...........................Conversation Strand, Policy
Jackie Ediger, ESU 9 ......................................................Board 2012 ..................................................Hosting, Contest
Lenny VerMaas ................................................................Board 2012 ......................................................Retail, Finance
Jane Davis, Hershey Public Schools ......................Board 2013 .........................................1:1 Strand, Contest
Jason Rushing, Lincoln Public Schools .................Board 2013 ....................................................Retail, Contest
Nikki Markut, Waverly Middle School ....................Board 2013 ..........................Social Networking, Contest
Jason Everett, ESU 10 .................................................Board 2013 ....................................BYOD Strand, Finance
Matt Lee, Westside Community Schools ............Board 2014 ......................................Tech Strand, Contest
Gregg Robke, ESU 4 ......................................................Board 2014 .........................Conversation Strand, Policy
Darci Lindgren, Lindsay Holy Family School ........Board 2014 ..........................Social Networking, Finance
Dawn Prescott, Schuyler Community Schools ..Board 2014 ....................................BYOD Strand, Contest
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2 Welcome
Our Thanks to These Special Sponsors
Level One
B. E. Publishing
Engaging Technologies
Level Two
CCS Presentation
Systems

Level Three
Academic SuperStore Eakes Office Plus
Adobe First National Tech Solutions
Dak Tech Computers Infogressive, Inc.
Also thanks to:
Westside Community Schools for providing support through: network consultation and support,
providing additional AV equipment, staff to assist with registration, staff who provide for network
and AV setup, and providing selected podcasting services. A special thanks goes to the Embassy
Suites staff for all their efforts and investment to improve the quality of our network during the
conference. Thanks also to our newly elected NETA Directors/Officers: Craig Badura (York Public),
Pam Krambeck (ESU3), and Angie Wassenmiller (Concordia University, Seward), for all their
assistance during the conference. Our President Elect for 2013 is Jason Everett, ESU10.
Many thanks to the school districts, Educational Service Units, and institutions of higher education
represented by NETA board members for allowing these people to give special contributions to
educational technology in Nebraska. Special thanks goes to Falls City Public School, ESU 10 and
UNO who have supported this event by allowing their staff to serve as President-Elect, President,
and Past President. Several school districts “adopted” session rooms and are providing room hosts.
Thanks to these volunteers who help sessions run smoothly.
Ask Me Volunteers—Watch for special volunteers with Ask Me signs and ribbons on their name
badge. If you need help finding something, they are available to assist you.
Thanks to Scott Isaacson for assisting the NETA Board by providing network support for
the conference. Scott’s company, Surety Technologies, provides services that enable computer
systems and networks to run securely, efficiently, and reliably.
http://www.suretytek.com/ Scott Isaacson: [e-mail]
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The Stars 3
Student Contest Winners
NETA Conference Logo Contest
Abigail Swanson ..................Sponsored by Steve Carr, Information Technology Focus Program, LPS
Digital Imagery Contest
K–2 Graphic Imagery
1st—Connor Donald ............................Sponsored by Susan Prabulos, Meadow Lane Elementary, LPS
2nd—Josie Loosvelt ...........................................................Sponsored by Erin Reeves, Madison Elementary
3rd—Ariana Amezcua ......................................................Sponsored by Jane Lafleur, Madison Elementary
Grade 3–5 Graphic Imagery
1st—Regan Glock ....................................................Sponsored by Lisa Blase, Engleman Elementary, GIPS
2nd—Kelsey Blinston ...................................Sponsored by Melanie Anderson, Plattsmouth Elementary
3rd—Megan Woods ..............................................Sponsored by Lisa Blase, Engleman Elementary, GIPS
Grade 6–8 Graphic Imagery
1st—McKenna Kaskie ...........................................Sponsored by Ann Buckner, Barr Middle School, GIPS
2nd—Haley Miller ............................................Sponsored by Carol Crosland, Plattsmouth Middle School
3rd—Nicole Church ...................................Sponsored by Stacey Vogel, Westridge Middle School, GIPS
Grade 9–12 Graphic Imagery
1st—Skylar Tatreau ..................................Sponsored by Linda Farrens, Tekamah Herman High School
2nd—Sonia Nguyen & Dyna Orthengren ....................Sponsored by Chad Petska, Northeast HS, LPS
3rd—Maggie Goldhammer .............Sponsored by Stephanie Lanik, Thayer Central Schools, Hebron
Web 2.0 Tools Contest—Student Winners
K–4: Animal Riddles ..............................................................Ms. Chmelka’s Class, Dodge Elementary, GIPS
5–8: Native American Artifacts ..........................................Ms. Carter’s Class, Dodge Elementary, GIPS
Open Class Contest
K–4: Untitled ..............................................................................Kevin Fierro-Chavez, Lincoln Elementary, GIPS
K–4: Untitled ...................................................................................................Dax Davis, Dodge Elementary, GIPS
K–4: Make Room for Fernanda the Racoon .....Fernanda Aldana, All Saints Catholic School, Omaha
K–4: Candy Cane ............................................................................................Eli Anson, Dodge Elementary, GIPS
K–4: Black Footed Ferret ......................................................................Emilie Ziller, Newell Elementary, GIPS
5–8: Caring Cow ..............................................................................Andrea Rhoads, Newell Elementary, GIPS
5–8: State Fair Movie—On a Stick .................................................Jacob Carter, Dodge Elementary, GIPS
5–8: Untitled .................................................Isaac Sanchez & Jacob Strong, Jefferson Elementary, GIPS
5–8: Mitosis ................................................Pammela Garcia & Connor Bywater, Schuyler Middle School
9–12: Magic Coins .................................Jackson Huber, LPS Information Technology Focus Program
9–12: Maxcraft (iPhone app) ................Max Burchell, LPS Information Technology Focus Program
9–12: Cookie Chase (iPhone app) ......Nolan Cooney, LPS Information Technology Focus Program
9–12: Untitled ..........................................................................................Ethan Friesen, Thayer Central, Hebron
Creative Comics—Student Winners
Science Lab Safety, Olivia Nymann .......Sponsored by Trish Finley, All Saints Catholic School, Omaha
How to Prevent Cyber Bullying, Jacob Weskamp & Caleb Rasmussen ........................................................
Sponsored by Susan Prabulos, Meadow Lane Elementary, LPS
Homonyms, Jacob Carter..................................Sponsored by Judith Benner, Dodge Elementary, GIPS
Student contest winners will again be sent their awards this year instead of attending the
conference. The winner of the NETA Logo Contest is Abigail Swanson of Lincoln Public
Schools Information Technology Focus Program. Her design is printed on the cover of the
conference program and is also on the T-shirts (on sale near the entrance). Congratulations
to her teacher/sponsor Steve Carr.
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4 The Stars
Educator Winners
Web 2.0 Contest—Teachers
Grades 5–8: World Language Wiki ....Marlene Knobbe, Guardian Angels Elementary, West Point
Creative Comics Contest—Teachers
Mad Scientists in the Chemical Science Lab .............Trish Finley, All Saints Catholic School, Omaha
Technology Grant Recipients
iPads for 1st Graders ..................................................................Becky Rogers, Tekamah-Herman ($1500)
Livescribe Pens for DL Classrooms .........Cyndi Kersch, Northern Tier Schools, ESU8 ($1428.90)
Making Music ..................................................................................Patricia Miller, Neligh-Oakdale ($1410.95)
ISTE Teacher Trek Contest (trip to national conference)
Lynn Spady ..................................................................................................................Westside Community Schools
Peg Coover .....................................................................................................Grand Island Northwest High School
Emily Dunbar .................................................................................................................................Hastings High School
Free NETA Registration for Teachers in First 3 Years of Teaching
Molly Hunt-Spisak ......................................................................................................................Westside High School
Alissa Koester ....................................................................................................................................Laurel Elementary
Kaylee Heitkamp ..................................................................................................Ashland- Greenwood Elementary
Excellence in Leading with Technology Award
Kent Steen ......................................................Assist Principal, Kooser Elementary, Lincoln Public Schools
Kirk Langer.................................................................................Director of Technology, Lincoln Public Schools
NEW—Point/CounterPoint Video: Social Media
K-12 Winner
Shane Haley ...............................................................................................................................Schuyler Middle School
CenturyLink/NETA Grant Winners
Maggie Tiller, On the Path to Paperless, $4,991.29 .........................................Gothenburg High School
Sara Robinson, iTouch the Future, $5,000 ...............................C. Ray Gates Elementary, Grand Island
Stephanie Dannehl & Debbie Komenda, Touch to Learn, $4,990 ...............Holdrege Public Schools
Melissa Werner & Kathy Friedrich, iPad, iREAD, iLearn, $4,983.92 ....Washington Elem., Norfolk
Sandy Dieckman, Angie Means, Carrie Kopf, Mathcast, $4,877.35 ....................Norfolk Senior High
Laurie Maline, Fire Up Engagement, $4,830 ........................................Lincoln Elementary, North Platte
Trish Finley, Nifty Fifty Goes Digital, $4,574 .......................................................All Saints Catholic, Omaha
Jen Reents, Setting Class Learning on “Fire,” $4,980 ......Holy Name Catholic Elementary, Omaha
Kevin Morrow, iFitness to Fight Childhood Obesity, $4,990 ........................................O’Neill Elementary
Kerri Stover, Jump Starting Literacy at Home & School, $4,980 ..................Papillion-La Vista West
Sarah Vogel, Creators Not Consumers, $4,997.32 ..........................West Holt Elementary, Atkinson
Matt Hinkel, CadetVision II, $5,000 ...........................................................West Point-Beemer High School
Contests were coordinated and moderated by the NETA Board of Directors. Contest judging
was done by NETA Board members and invited educators. Please consider entering or sponsor-
ing students to enter these contests next year. Contest guidelines are distributed in September,
and most entries are due early in January. Check our web site or September
newsletter for exact deadlines.
NETA 2012 Spring Conference
Conference Highlights 5
25th Anniversary Celebration Morning Breaks
NETA is celebrating its 25th anniversary in a variety of ways: Thank you to Academic Superstore, Adobe Systems, Dak
• Anniversary cake at the close of sessions on Thursday Tech Computers, Eakes Office Plus, First National Tech
• Drawings at the Thursday keynote for iPad and the Solutions, and Infogressive Inc. for sponsoring our morning
Friday keynotes for Kindle Fire coffee breaks. From 9:45–10:30 each morning, coffee, tea
• Random winners of iTunes cards and Danish will be available in the vendor area. Use this time
• Honoring Past Presidents of NETA to familiarize yourselves with the wide variety of exhibitors
• Silver beads and other 25th anniversary decorations and register for some of their prize give-aways.
• Dance Thursday night 7:30-10:30 in Gatsby Room
Podcasts!
Conference Meals Keynote and featured speaker sessions will be available after
Lunch on both days will be on your own. So that you may the conference (from NETA website) as podcasts, thanks to
attend as many sessions as possible, we do not schedule Paul Lindgren & Westside High School students.
a formal lunch break. Lunch items will be available from
Attention Tech Coordinators & Directors!
11:00 AM–2:00 PM in the Nines Restaurant, Embassy
Suites breakfast area, Caffenia’s, Marriott Bistro, and a Tech Coordinators and Tech Support Specialists have a strand
couple of other “remote” express stations. of sessions both days in Fedora II. There are also many other
great technical sessions on the schedule, so you should have
Lunch Tickets sessions to choose from every hour! A special Tech Coordina-
Back by popular demand—During Thursday registration near tors Users Group will meet meet on Thursday, April 26th
the Gatsby Room and Friday morning by Dapper I, advance beginning at 4:15 PM in Fedora I.
box lunch tickets can be purchased. At lunch time, those with
Vendor Exhibits
advance tickets will go to Embassy Atrium area and go
through an express line to get their lunch. Please check your Thursday 8:30 AM–6:00 PM
name badge for your $2.50 coupon to use towards your Friday 8:00 AM–2:30 PM
lunch/drink purchases. (in conference area only). Lunch The conference schedule will allow plenty of time to visit
coupons will not be accepted at Nines, Bistro, Caffenia’s. the vendor exhibit areas. Record numbers of exhibitors will
be showing the latest in hardware, software, books and
Conversation Strand
curriculum integration solutions. Watch for special confer-
Join us in the Marriott Library for the conversation strand. ence pricing and giveaways.
Come learn from the group, not just from one presenter.
25th Anniversay Cake Thursday
Poster Sessions Instead of a Vendor Reception as in past years, please
On Thursday from 1:30–4:15 PM, watch for the gallery of join us for 25th Anniversary cake at the end of Thursday’s
Poster Sessions in the Gatsby Room. There will be poster sessions. Check the Exhibit area for cake! Exhibitors will be
sessions provided by NETA Grant winners from last year, donating prizes for the ever-popular prize drawings after
the CenturyLink/NETA Grant winners, sessions highlighting Friday’s last session.
the projects from the 2011 Learning Web Projects, and
Win! Win! Win!
other classroom teachers sharing their resources. There
will be topics of interest for everyone and drawings for prizes! Friday’s conference will conclude at 3:30 PM in Windsor VI
Stroll freely through the gallery of poster sessions where with drawings for prizes donated by participating vendors.
presenters will be on hand to answer your questions. Don’t miss the drawings for the newly released iPad and two
Kindle Fires!
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Sessions
Earn Graduate Credit
The Wingtip Room will be the place where you can bring
your own device for interactive, hands-on sessions. If you did Two-day attendees of the conference can earn one graduate
not pre-register, there will be a line (outside Wingtip Room) credit through Peru State College. Tuition is $212.75 for
where you can wait to see if room is available after ticketed residents/nonresidents which is billed to students after
attendees are seated. See more information about the the conference, with an additional $10.00 for first time
BYOD sessions on page 8. PSC enrollees. Participants will meet with Gregg Robke on
Thursday morning directly after the general session near
Distance Learning Strand the T-shirt booth at the front entrance. Look for a sign: Peru
Learn how distance education can enhance learning for your State Registration.
students. Fedora I is the place to be both days to learn more
Name Badges
about distance learning. Also, enjoy the IVC playgrounds
Please wear your name badge at all times as your pass to
Thursday in Gatsby Room (from 11:30 AM–1:15 PM).
all sessions and vendor exhibits. NETA board members and
Experience the Playgrounds! volunteers will check participants for badges at all events.
Check the Gatsby Room from 11:30 AM–1:15 PM on Some vendors will be utilizing tracking devices to easily scan
Thursday for the Playgrounds. Playgrounds allow you to the barcode on your badge to save you time when entering
explore various technology resources with the help of drawings, etc. This information will be shared when your badge
experts. See pages 11–12 for lists of playground titles. is scanned: name, organization, address, phone, & e-mail.
Check your name badge sheet carefully!
1:1 Initiatives Strand • There is a $2.50 coupon towards lunches/beverages.
Both Thursday and Friday, in Windsor X, there will be a • There are tickets for the drawings on Thursday and Friday
strand of sessions focusing on 1:1 initiatives and all the mornings. Please have your ticket ready before you get in
related issues to consider. line to enter the keynote area!
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6 Invited Speakers
Nationally known keynote and featured speakers bring an outside perspective to NETA attendees on the future of
technology in education, technology leadership, education reform, professional development and best practices in
the classroom. Most of these specially invited speakers will give more than one presentation.
Kevin Honeycutt
ESSDACK
Raised in poverty, Kevin’s family moved a lot, always staying a step ahead of the ramifications of
his father’s behavior. As he witnessed education around the country, he collected powerful expe-
riences that still influence his conversations and work with educators. He spent 13 years teach-
ing art K–12 in public school, and spent summers leading kids’ creative adventure camps for 17
years. Recently, he has hosted a creative learning site, ArtSnacks (http://artsnacks.org), where
he shares 150+ short drawing videos that support standards curriculum. This social “learning”
network is his Petri-dish for learning to mentor teachers and students in virtual environments.
Kevin is serving his eighth year as a Technology Integrations Specialist at ESSDACK, an educa-
Keynote Thursday tional service center based in Hutchison, Kansas. At ESSDACK, he researches and develops
programs with a strong passion for making teachers and learners comfortable with technology.
• Thursday, 10:30 AM Hooking Learners with Digital Tools
• Thursday, 11:30 AM Before They Click...
• Thursday, 1:30 PM Teaching “Wired“ Learners
• Thursday, 2:30 PM Connecting to the Edu-verse / Self-directed Staff Development
Choose your own Friday Keynote from these two speakers:
Tammy Worcester
ESSDACK
Tammy Worcester has over 25 years of educational experience. She began her career in the
classroom, teaching nearly every grade from kindergarten through middle school. Currently,
Tammy works for ESSDACK, an educational service center in Kansas, as an Instructional
Technology Specialist, providing staff development and training in technology integration.
Tammy is extremely innovative and resourceful and specializes in finding unique and creative
ways to use traditional computer tools in the classroom. She enjoys sharing her ideas with
teachers throughout the nation, at conferences and in schools, and has a presentation style
that can be described as inspiring. Her website, Tammy’s Technology Tips for Teachers
Keynote Friday (www.tammyworcester.com), is a popular online resource for teachers around the world.
Featured Thursday Tammy is also the author of nearly a dozen best-selling technology resource books that are
published and marketed nationally.
• Thursday, 10:30 AM Cool iPad & iPod Apps
• Thursday, 11:30 AM Cool Web Tools for Interactive Whiteboards
• Thursday, 1:30 PM Go Digital!
• Thursday, 2:30 PM Google Activities for Kids!
• Thursday, 3:30 PM Tammy’s Favorite Technology Tips, Tricks, and Tools
• Friday, 10:30 AM Tammy’s Favorite Technology Tips, Tricks, and Tools (repeat session)
• Friday, 11:30 AM Google Activities for Kids! (repeat session)
• Friday, 12:30 PM Creating and Collecting Digital Work
• Friday, 1:30 PM Digital Portfolios Made Easy
Travis Allen
iSchool Initiative
Travis Allen is a young visionary for Digital Learning in the classroom. Before graduating high
school, Travis created a viral YouTube video on revolutionizing education in America through
mobile learning. Today, Travis is a junior at Kennesaw State University (KSU), where he
operates his growing non-profit organization, the iSchool Initiative. Working closely with the
Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) organization at KSU he has been able to turn his vision into
a full blown movement with schools all over the world adopting the iSchool Initiative’s concept.
Travis manages a team of twenty people who are touring the country providing seminars,
workshops, publications, and a network for students and educators, to motivate them to
embrace becoming life-long digital learners in the Information Age. Travis is quickly becoming
Keynote Friday
one of the top leaders in the emerging digital learning revolution movement.
• Friday, 10:30 AM Going Digital
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Invited Speakers 7
Dan Herlihy
Assistive Technology
Dan is a national conference presenter on topics ranging from Using QR Codes to creating ebooks,
to using student response systems—and more! He is also an IntelliTools Training Specialist, and has
written books and articles on technology integration, as well as producing CDs of educational activities
for students. His expertise is in taking diverse technologies, and connecting them together to provide
solutions for access.
• Friday, 10:30 AM Using QR Codes in Education
• Friday, 11:30 AM Creating Your Own eBooks for the iPad, iPod, or Nook Color
• Friday, 1:30 PM iPads/iPods—Hardware Accessories Beyond the Apps
• Friday, 2:30 PM Using Student Response Software—on iPads, iPods, iPhones,
Featured Friday Computers or the Web
Important Information

Information Booth
Look for the information booth at the entrance to the Exhibit Hall. All questions about conference details should
be directed to this booth, not the sales booth. Lost and found will also be located at the information booth.
Sales Booth—Books and T-shirts! Attendee Survey
Check out the sales both this year. The conference Please complete the evaluation form posted online
T-shirts are for sale featuring the winning logo from at netasite.org. The microfiber screen cleaning cloth
the Logo Contest. We’ll also have ISTE & CLICKStep included in your conference bag is our thank you for
Training books available at reduced prices. completing the survey.
Apple, Inc.
25th Anniversary Cupcakes!
is a NETA Conference Participant
Instead of our usual Vendor Reception at the close of
Find Apple Representatives and Sessions in
sessions on Thursday, this year we will have
Marriott Courtyard I and Marriott Boardroom.
anniversary cupcakes.
Check Your Name Badge! Thursday Night Dance
• You have a $2.50 coupon to use towards lunch/ NETA used to have a dance on Thursday nights during
beverage purchase (only for use in conference area). the conference. As a part of our 25th Anniversary
celebration, we have a group organizing a dance for us.
• There will be a drawing during each keynote, have
Thanks to Jeff Koneck!
your entry ticket ready when entering keynote area.
• Gatsby Room, 7:30–10:30 PM
• If you registered for BYOD session(s), you’ll need • Games, prizes
the tickets from your name badge to enter BYOD • Cash bar & snacks
sessions. • DJ & Karaoke
• Please wear your name badge at all times as your • Costume Contest
pass to enter sessions or the exhibit area. • Music by All-Star Productions
• Party like it’s 1987!
Are You Looking for a Certain Strand? Here’s where you’ll find them….
 Distance Learning Strand
 DL playgrounds will be held in Gatsby, Thursday, 11:30-1:15
 DL sessions in Fedora I, both days
 Technical Strand
 Fedora II, both days
 1:1 Initiatives Strand
 Windsor X, both days
 Assistive Technology Strand
 Dapper I, all day Friday
 Conversation Strand
 Marriott Library, both days all day except
 10:30 Friday Travis Allen will be in Dapper II
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8 BYOD Sessions
BYOD Session Information
If you have registered for a BYOD session, please….
• Make sure you have your ticket from your name badge sheet in order to enter the BYOD session.
• We suggest you arrive 15 minutes prior to the BYOD session so will have ample time to set up your device.
You must arrive at the BYOD session at least ten minutes prior to start time (at that time others waiting
will be allowed to enter and fill the empty seats). BYOD sessions will be held in the Wingtip Room (located on
the back side of the Embassy Suites Atrium/Breakfast area).
• Please download any software/apps identified for your BYOD sessions in plenty of time before the session
(before the conference is best!). Please do not wait until arrival at the session to do your downloading.
• Enjoy your session! We hope you learn new resources you can utilize within the classroom and that you will
go back to your district and share what you have learned.
If you have NOT registered for a BYOD, but would like to attend….
• There will be a waiting line area outside of the Wingtip room. If those registered for the BYOD sessions do not
arrive ten minutes prior to start time, then those in the waiting line will be allowed to enter until the 40 seats
are filled.
• If there’s a BYOD you are hoping to attend, we hope that prior to your arrival at the NETA Conference you
have downloaded any needed files, just in case you would be able to attend the session.
Here is the list of what you need to do PRIOR to your attendance of the BYOD session you will attend. Please come
prepared as we will not have people available to assist you in downloading.
Date/Time BYOD Title Presenter(s) Preparation by Attendees
PRIOR to BYOD
Thursday SLR Camera Questions Rick Williams, Device needed: SLR Camera
10:30 AM–12:00 Diane Wolfe
Code BT10
Thursday Google Forms— Lori Feldman, Device Needed: Laptop, tablet,
12:30–2:00 PM More Than Just Cyndi Bowman, or smartphone.
Code BT11 Multiple Choice Kay Tibbs
Thursday Engaged Learning Becky Keilig, Device Needed: Laptop
2:30–4:00 PM During & After the Haley Greer,
Code BT12 Bell: Tools for Upper Sherry Nelson
Elementary
Friday Communication is Key... Abigail Ott, Device Needed: laptop or iPad
10:30 AM–12:00 and FREE! Melissa Sears,
Code BF10 Thera Jones
Friday The Power and Paul Lindgren, Need an iOS 5+ device with
12:30–2:00 PM Potential of Easy Lynn Spady Creative Book Builder ($3.99) and
Code BF11 ePUBlishing an OS 10.7+ laptop with Apple’s
iBooks Author (free).
NETA 2012 Spring Conference
Thursday 9
Thursday Schedule at a Glance
7:30 AM–4:00 PM Registration/Check-in
8:30 AM–9:45 AM General Session—Keynote
8:30 AM–5:00 PM Vendor Exhibits
10:30 AM–4:15 PM Breakout Sessions
4:15 PM–5:00 PM 25th Anniversary Celebration-—cupcakes!
7:30 AM Registration/Check-in Begins
8:30–9:45 AM General Session—Welcome & Keynote
Windsor VI–X Trends, Tools and Tactics for 21st Century Learning
Kevin Honeycutt, ESSDACK
This keynote is a fun look at the exciting things that happen when educators step outside their boxes and try
new tools. It reinforces the importance of relationships while encouraging teachers to become learners again
through positive examples of student success.
9:45–10:30 AM Morning Break
Thanks to Academic Superstore, Adobe Systems, Dak Tech Computers, Eakes Office Plus, First National
Tech Solutions, and Infogressive, Inc., for sponsoring our morning coffee breaks. Coffee, tea and Danish will be
available in the vendor area. Use this time to familiarize yourselves with the wide variety of exhibitors and register
for various prize give-aways.
10:30–11:15 AM Breakout Sessions
T10 Dapper I Cool iPad & iPod Apps (Featured)
Tammy Worcester, ESSDACK
Come and see demonstrations of Tammy’s favorite apps to use both in and out of the classroom. Whether you
have one iPod/iPad or a classroom set, this session is for you!
Strand(s): Cross Curriculum, Web 2.0/Social Networking
Grade Level(s): All Levels
Experience Level(s): All
Platform(s): Handheld devices
T10 Dapper II iPad 2 Apps and Uses
Briana Hawks & Josie Floyd, Sutherland Public Schools
In this session we will share and discuss our Top 25 (free and paid) apps that are being utilized across the
curriculum in our elementary. A wiki will be available after the session to allow attendees to focus on apps being
shared. Also, bring your iPad as you may have the opportunity to ‘’BUMP’’ a neighbor!
Strand(s): Cross Curriculum
Grade Level(s): All Levels
Experience Level(s): All
Platform(s): Handheld devices
T10 Dapper III Less Talk, More Action-Creating 21st Century Learning Environments
Josh Allen, Papillion-La Vista School District; Kris Friesen, York Public; & Eliu Paopao, Chadron Public
“Schools should be 21st Century learning environments.’’ How many times have you heard that? Is anyone
listening? Yes! Schools in Nebraska are listening! Hear how three school districts in Nebraska changed their
learning environments to meet the needs of both students and teachers. This panel discussion will use a
backchannel to get questions from the audience.
Strand(s): Administrative/planning, Staff Development
Grade Level(s): All Levels
Experience Level(s): Intermediate
Platform(s): Cross-platform
T10 Fedora I Building a Complete eLearning Environment
Drew Blessing & Jason Everett, Educational Service Unit 10
We believe that every student should have access to low-cost, or free, personalized, quality learning opportunities
that are creative and collaborative, accessible anytime and anywhere. By integrating open-source tools we have
created a complete online learning platform. Technologies include Moodle, Google Apps, and a student dashboard/
portal. Attendees will see a demonstration of this learning environment and receive more information about how it
is deployed.
Strand(s): Computer Science, Distance/online Learning
Grade Level(s): All Levels
Experience Level(s): Advanced
Platform(s): Cross-platform
T10 Fedora II How Will I Ever Survive Becoming a Technology Coordinator?
Nicole Badgley, Arnold Public Schools
This is a humorous look at how to survive your first year as a technology coordinator, or assistant tech coordinator.
It summarizes the various jobs and responsibilities of the position.
Strand(s): Technical Issues
Grade Level(s): All Levels
Experience Level(s): Novice
Platform(s): Cross-platform
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