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Welcome to the 2026 Nebraska Fall Ed Tech Conference!
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Tuesday, October 27
 

10:00am CDT

Buff Nuggets Extravaganza: The Best of 2026, Brian Buffington
Tuesday October 27, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Hawthorne

Speakers
avatar for Brian Buffington

Brian Buffington

Speaker, Keynote
An "EdTech K12's Top 30" recipient and author of the beloved EdTech Newsletter "Buff Nuggets", Brian Buffington knows how to leverage technology to inspire, create, and collaborate. Known for his stage antics and high energy, Brian shares his "Buff Nuggets" at events throughout USA... Read More →
Tuesday October 27, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Hawthorne
  Concurrent

10:00am CDT

Let's Talk About "Screen Time"
Tuesday October 27, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Arbor 1
"Screen Time" for students has become a hot topic recently, Join this session for a thoughtful and participatory discussion about screen time, not only among students but also staff and society as a whole.
Speakers
avatar for Gary Needham

Gary Needham

Director of Technology, Educational Service Unit 9
I've been doing Ed Tech since before the turn of the century. I love to make historical and unconventional connections, and have been known to wax philosophical from time to time. In the right crowd, you'll find me in a different element, speaking primarily tech acronyms and term... Read More →
Artists
ES
Tuesday October 27, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Arbor 1
  Concurrent

10:00am CDT

No more blowing off STEAM
Tuesday October 27, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Olive Branch
STEAM integration can be difficult in an already loaded school day. This presentation looks at how Silver Lake Elementary was intentional about helping our students and staff dive deeper into technology, digital citizenship, and STEAM projects, while limiting core instructional disruption.
Speakers
JD

Joshua Drake

Elementary Principal, Silver Lake Public School
Artists
SL
Tuesday October 27, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Olive Branch
  Concurrent

10:00am CDT

Sports Intros on a Budget
Tuesday October 27, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Arbor 2
In this session the following will be covered: Design and Edit: Utilize Canva for dynamic graphic overlays and iMovie for seamless green-screen compositing. Implement Low-Cost Workflows: Set up an affordable, scalable media production pipeline accessible to any school or athletic department. Foster Student Agency: Integrate media creation into CTE, tech, or multimedia classes to give students hands-on, real-world production experience.
Speakers
avatar for James Reed

James Reed

Technology Integration Specialist, Holdrege Public Schools
James is a former head football coach and social studies teacher with a passion for teaching with technology. He is currently the technology coordinator/ integration specialist at Holdrege Public Schools and gets to create content for the video boards at Holdrege High School. He loves... Read More →
Artists
HP
Tuesday October 27, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Arbor 2
  Concurrent

10:00am CDT

Building Coherent Digital Literacy Systems for the A.I. Era
Tuesday October 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Ivanhoe
As digital tools and artificial intelligence reshape teaching and learning, many schools are navigating a landscape that can feel siloed, inconsistent, and difficult to interpret. In response, NDE and the ESUCC have taken intentional steps at the state level to bring greater coherence, shared language, and aligned resources to digital literacy efforts. This session highlights those systems of support and explores how school leaders can leverage them to create clear, sustainable approaches to digital literacy, ensuring consistency for educators and meaningful learning experiences for students in an AI-driven world.
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Easton

Andrew Easton

Chief Learning Officer, ESU Coordinating Council- Andrew Easton
Andrew Easton
Artists
EC
Tuesday October 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Ivanhoe
  Concurrent

11:00am CDT

Competition Robotics Provides Incredible Career Connections
Tuesday October 27, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Arbor 1
Now in my 10th year of coaching robotics, I am still amazed at how many different career connections can be made to the skills required to build a robot. Come hear from students about how their participation has helped them grow in confidence and hone in on skill and career preferences as they consider life after high school.
Speakers
avatar for Gary Needham

Gary Needham

Director of Technology, Educational Service Unit 9
I've been doing Ed Tech since before the turn of the century. I love to make historical and unconventional connections, and have been known to wax philosophical from time to time. In the right crowd, you'll find me in a different element, speaking primarily tech acronyms and term... Read More →
Artists
ES
Tuesday October 27, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Arbor 1
  Concurrent

11:00am CDT

Cybersecurity Best Practices for You and Your District
Tuesday October 27, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Ivanhoe
Cybersecurity in schools means keeping classes, school operations, and student information safe so learning isn’t interrupted and private data stays private. This session will detail 10 safeguards and controls that you, your school and district should put in place to optimize your cybersecurity preparedness, and discuss the LB937 K-12 cyber assessments that are in progress.
Speakers
SI

Scott Isaacson

Chief Information Officer, ESUCC
Scott Isaacson has worked in technology for more than 30 years, serving in technology leadership at 3 Nebraska ESUs, 1 school district and since 2013 at the ESU Coordinating Council. He is passionate about improving education technology infrastructure, high-quality software and data... Read More →
Tuesday October 27, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Ivanhoe
  Concurrent

11:00am CDT

Is All AI Created Equally
Tuesday October 27, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Olive Branch
This session will describe how different AI search engines are created differently and how that impacts their use and efficacy in education.
Speakers
BA
Artists
U
Tuesday October 27, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Olive Branch
  Concurrent

11:00am CDT

One Pride, Many Stories: Building District Communications
Tuesday October 27, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Arbor 2
Learn how to build and sustain a district communications network through a Digital Content Creator Team model. This session explores recruiting staff, defining roles, workflows, branding, and accessibility across schools. It also highlights how professional organizations like NebSPRA and tools like Class Intercom can support educators who step into communications roles without formal training. Participants will leave with practical systems to strengthen storytelling, trust, and consistency districtwide.
Speakers
TJ

Terry Julian

Hastings Public
Artists
HP
Tuesday October 27, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Arbor 2
  Concurrent

11:00am CDT

Your Chatbot Is an App Builder
Tuesday October 27, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Hawthorne
Welcome to vibe coding, where you describe an idea and AI generates the code. Build classroom tools, staff resources, and interactive activities using the chatbot you already know. See how conversation, creativity, and iteration can transform ideas into useful creations.
Artists
I
TV
Tuesday October 27, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Hawthorne
  Concurrent

12:30pm CDT

AI Arcade: Vibe Coding Games and Mini-Apps with AI
Tuesday October 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
Hawthorne
Step into the AI Arcade, where you and your students become game designers and app builders. Explore how tools like Gemini and Canva Code can turn simple prompts into custom games, quizzes, simulations, and mini-apps. You’ll learn how to guide AI, remix ideas, and publish interactive experiences students can use right away to practice, create, problem-solve, and show what they know in playful, engaging ways across any content area today.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Davis

Jennifer Davis

Technology Integration Specialist, ESU 1
Jennifer has twenty-one years of experience as an educator and has taught biology, chemistry, physics, physical science, computer science, and undergraduate education courses. She is the Technology Integration Specialist and Teaching and Learning Specialist at ESU 1.

Jennifer comp... Read More →
Artists
E1
Tuesday October 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
Hawthorne
  Concurrent

12:30pm CDT

Brand Your School: The Sandy Creek Brand Strategy
Tuesday October 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
Arbor 2
I will present the concepts we have used with students to brand our school - from social media posts, to graphics and videos - we make sure everything screams Sandy Creek. You will leave this session with ideas you can implement immediately at your school.
Speakers
JB

Jeremy Borer

Sandy Creek

Tuesday October 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
Arbor 2
  Concurrent

12:30pm CDT

Design Once, Teach Forever: Using Canvas Templates to Save Time and Create Consistency
Tuesday October 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
Ivanhoe
Leave with more than ideas—leave with resources you can use immediately. This session will introduce a collection of ready-made Canvas templates that can be imported directly into your courses. Learn how to adapt and customize each template to match your content, streamline course development, and create a polished learning experience for students. Participants will be able to import and customize ready-made Canvas templates and reuse and manage their content more efficiently.
Speakers
avatar for Shara Johnson

Shara Johnson

Nebraska Canvas Support Specialist, ESUCC
I'm Nebraska's state Canvas specialist, here to support K-12 educators in making the most of Canvas LMS. I can help with everything from Canvas setup and professional development to innovative implementation strategies. Come see me if you'd like to sign up for Canvas, need PD, or... Read More →
Tuesday October 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
Ivanhoe
  Concurrent

12:30pm CDT

Four Ways to Use GenAI in Multi-Lingual Classrooms
Tuesday October 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
Olive Branch
Explore four practical ways to use Generative AI to support learning in multilingual classrooms. Participants will discover strategies for language scaffolding, differentiated instruction, content translation and adaptation, and student engagement through AI-powered tools. Real classroom examples and implementation tips will help educators use GenAI effectively while promoting equity and language development.
Speakers
GT
Tuesday October 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
Olive Branch
  Concurrent

12:30pm CDT

Using AI Driven Video Observation for Teaching Improvement
Tuesday October 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
Arbor 1
AI-driven video observation gives teachers a faster path to reflection. By recording classroom practice and analyzing it with AI tools, educators can identify their own strengths and growth areas without waiting for a supervisor or mentor. This session shares concrete examples from teacher candidates who used quick, constructive feedback to sharpen their teaching. Attendees will leave with practical ideas for building video observation into their own teaching and schools supporting teacher growth.
Speakers
GT
Artists
U
Tuesday October 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
Arbor 1
  Concurrent

1:30pm CDT

Calm Corners & Smart Tools: Designing Neurodiversity-Affirming Libraries with Technology
Tuesday October 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Ivanhoe
Library spaces can overwhelm or empower learners. Explore sensory-friendly design and purposeful tech to support neurodiverse students. Gain practical strategies to improve focus, regulation, and engagement in any library setting.
Speakers
avatar for McKenzie White

McKenzie White

Technology Integrationist Specialist, Bennington Public Schools
Hi, I'm McKenzie! My current role is the district technology integrationist for Bennington Public Schools. I am entering my 19th year of teaching and 11th year of being a graduate professor in the area of Instructional Technology Leadership. I am a genuine southern belle, so I'm a... Read More →
Artists
BP
Tuesday October 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Ivanhoe
  Concurrent

1:30pm CDT

I'm Teaching CS, Now What?
Tuesday October 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Arbor 2
Feeling overwhelmed by the new Nebraska Computer Science standards? Join this session to learn practical strategies for implementing effective CS curricula, engaging students, and leveraging valuable resources. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, this session will provide you with the tools and knowledge to inspire the next generation of computer scientists.
Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Ingraham-Beck

Kimberly Ingraham-Beck

Computer Science Teacher/Esports Coach, Gretna Public Schools
Kimberly Ingraham-Beck is a high school Computer Science teacher at Gretna Public Schools with a background in music education, technology, and curriculum development. She holds a Bachelor’s in Music Education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and three master’s degrees... Read More →
Artists
GP
Tuesday October 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Arbor 2
  Concurrent

1:30pm CDT

Promoting Student Learning: The Principal/Tech Coordinator Partnership
Tuesday October 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Arbor 1
While teachers are responsible for the learning taking place in their classrooms, there are times they are not set up for success due to inadvertent limitations. In this session, former classroom teacher and current technology coordinator, Jeff Neuman, will discuss current trends in educational technology, effective technology integration, and how principals & technology coordinators can, and should, work together to promote student learning.
Speakers
JN

Jeff Neuman

St. John Lutheran Church & School
Tuesday October 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Arbor 1
  Concurrent

1:30pm CDT

Beyond the Ban: Learning *WITH* AI
Tuesday October 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Hawthorne
This session explores a practical, whole-school approach to intentional AI use, where students do the thinking and AI serves as a support, not a substitute. We'll examine how leaders and teachers can build student agency, foster a culture of integrity, and ensure the human always stays in the loop.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Everett

Jason Everett

Digital Learning Coordinator, ESU10
Distance Learning and Blended Learning Coordinator at ESU 10 in Kearney, Nebraska.
Tuesday October 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Hawthorne
  Concurrent

2:30pm CDT

101 Things to Create with Canva and things you can do TOMORROW!
Tuesday October 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Hawthorne
Canva is my #1 Favorite Super Tool! There is 0 reason to use Google Slides anymore! I will go over ideas and integrations that you can use TOMORROW!
Speakers
avatar for Dana Fontaine

Dana Fontaine

Librarian Media Specialist, Fremont Public Schools/Fremont High School
Dana is a 9-12 Librarian in Fremont, NE. She hosts many clubs in the Library, which includes a developing Makerspace. She loves to read. Dana does not believe her job is truly a job because she feels it is much too fun to be a job. She lives with her daughter Luna and a houseful of... Read More →
Artists
FP
Tuesday October 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Hawthorne
  Concurrent

2:30pm CDT

Broccoli & Facebook: Building Trust for Your District Thru Strategic Content
Tuesday October 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Arbor 2
Politics, budgets, and social media comments — is it even possible to build community trust AND advocate for your district? Yes!... But it takes some planning and a willingness to “eat your vegetables”. This session will equip School PR Pros to make a monumental impact by implementing simple and effective storytelling strategies. Learn how Grand Island Public Schools went from Board Meeting protestors to the best trust + favorability scores since pre-pandemic.
Speakers
avatar for Mitchell Roush

Mitchell Roush

Communications Director, Grand Island Public Schools
Mitchell Roush serves as the Communications Director at Grand Island Public Schools in Nebraska. As a champion and product of public education, Mitchell believes in amplifying student and teacher voices. Through proactive positive communication and a sharp acumen for digital marketing... Read More →
Artists
GI
Tuesday October 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Arbor 2
  Concurrent

2:30pm CDT

Building Capacity & Culture: Tech Challenge Fun!
Tuesday October 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Arbor 1
Join us for an inspiring session on transforming the end-of-year chaos into a dynamic team-building opportunity. Discover how our instructional team has planned a month-long series of daily activities throughout December, designed to enhance staff skills, foster creativity, and ensure fun. These activities not only boost morale but also serve as a platform for staff to teach and refine their tech skills using iPad devices and STEAM tools. Examples will feature iPad skills and tools, but can be personalized for any setting or age level. This session is perfect for instructional leaders looking to engage their teams to build culture and skills capacity.
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Zeiszler

Melissa Zeiszler

Dean of STEAM, Kennedy Elementary
Artists
KE
Tuesday October 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Arbor 1
  Concurrent

2:30pm CDT

English Teachers Talk AI: Reclaiming our Humanity
Tuesday October 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Ivanhoe
How do we teach English well in the age of AI? This roundtable, based on our experiences at the Nebraska Writing Project's Advanced Institute on AI, invites participants into conversation about ethics, creativity, writing, and readings that can propel classroom discussion. Come explore thought-provoking questions and collaborative dialogue aimed at engaging AI critically while preserving the human heart as the center of the ELA classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Evi Wusk

Evi Wusk

Assistant Professor of Education, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Evi’s 18+ years teaching experience in schools, business/community systems, and colleges make her a sought-after teacher leader and Keynote speaker in the Midwest. As a certified librarian, elementary teacher, middle and high school ELA teacher, and gifted coordinator, she has a... Read More →
Artists
NW
Tuesday October 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Ivanhoe
  Concurrent

2:30pm CDT

More Than Flying: Using Drones to Build Engagement, Problem Solving, and Computational Thinking
Tuesday October 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Olive Branch
Drones offer far more than an exciting flight experience. In this session, discover how drones can be used to foster student engagement, develop problem-solving skills, and strengthen computational thinking across content areas. Through classroom examples, practical strategies, and lessons learned from implementation, participants will explore ways to move beyond simple flight activities and create meaningful learning experiences that encourage creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and real-world application.
Speakers
LW

Lindsay Wilson

STS Teacher- Robotics, Liberty Middle School
Artists
LM
Tuesday October 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Olive Branch
  Concurrent
 

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