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Welcome to the 2026 Nebraska Fall Ed Tech Conference!
Venue: Hawthorne clear filter
Tuesday, October 27
 

8:30am CDT

Things That Can't Be Googled
Tuesday October 27, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am 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 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Hawthorne
  Keynote

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

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
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TV
Tuesday October 27, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Hawthorne
  Concurrent

11:45am CDT

Lunch
Tuesday October 27, 2026 11:45am - 12:30pm CDT
Hawthorne

Tuesday October 27, 2026 11:45am - 12:30pm CDT
Hawthorne
  Lunch

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

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
 

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