Final Program—April 25–26, 2013 Nebraska Educational Technology Association La Vista Embassy Suites & Conference Center Welcome 1 NETA 2013—Ignite Learning Welcome to the Nebraska Educational Technology Association’s annual spring conference. Plans for this 2013 Conference, Ignite Learning, 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 Ignite Learning! There are keynote sessions given by nationally acclaimed speakers and a choice of at least 11 breakout-sessions per hour from the over 200 offerings. Playgrounds will be held Thursday from 11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m. 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, volunteer, submit student contest entries and share their expertise with other educators. Your presence at the 2013 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 Our Thanks ................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Contest Winners, Grant and Award Winners .............................................................................................................3 Conference Highlights ............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Invited Speakers ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Important Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 7 Conference App ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Thursday Session Descriptions ..........................................................................................................................................9 The Conference Schedule at a Glance (in the center fold) .................................................................................26 Friday Session Descriptions ..............................................................................................................................................28 Alphabetical Listing of Presenters .................................................................................................................................39 Exhibitors ....................................................................................................................................................................................42 Exhibitor Reference Guide and Map ..............................................................................................................................48 Maps of Conference Spaces ............................................................................................................................................50 NETA Board of Directors & Duties Renee Kopf, Falls City Public Schools ................. Past President .................................... Tech Strand, Finance Bob Goeman, UNO ............................................................President ......................Invited Speakers Chair, Finance Jason Everett, ESU 10 ..............................................President Elect ................ Conference Chair, Governance Pam Krambeck, ESU 3 ....................................................Secretary ..........................Conversation Strand, Contest Rich Molettiere, Omaha Public Schools ................. Treasurer .......................................... Tech Strand, Finance Julie Moore ..................................................................Executive Director .........................................Retail,Governance Tom Rolfes, NE State Office of CIO .................... Executive Liaison ........................................ Retail, Governance Mike Burns ................................................................Exhibitor Coordinator .......................................... Prizes, Finance Lynn Behounek, Ralston Public Schools ...........Site Coordinator ..........Conversation Strand, Governance Lucas Bingham, District 145—Waverly ..........Web Coordinator ...................................Tech Strand, Contest Lynne Herr, ESU 6 ...................................Contest Coordinator & ETAN Rep. .....Social Networking, Contest Jane Davis, Hershey Public Schools ......................Board 2013 ......................................... 1:1 Strand, Contest Nicki Markut, Waverly Middle School ....................Board 2013 .................................................... Retail, Contest Jason Rushing, Lincoln Public Schools .................Board 2013 .................................................... Retail, Contest Angie Wassenmiller, Concordia University .........Board 2013 .....................Conversation Strand, Finance Matt Lee, Westside Community Schools ............Board 2014 ..........................Social Networking, Contest Gregg Robke, ESU 4 ......................................................Board 2014 .......................................... Prizes, Governance Darci Lindgren, Lindsay Holy Family School ........Board 2014 ............Digital Citizenship Strand, Finance Dawn Prescott, Schuyler Community Schools ..Board 2014 ........... Digital Citizenship Strand, Contest Josh Allen, Papillion La Vista Public Schools ......Board 2015 ..............Conversation Strand, Governance Nicole Badgley, Arnold Public Schools ..................Board 2015 ........................................... 1:1 Strand, Contest Craig Badura, Aurora Public Schools ....................Board 2015 ............................ Social Networking, Finance Jackie Ediger, ESU 9 ......................................................Board 2015 .....................................................Prizes, Contest http://netasite.org 2 Welcome Our Thanks to These Special Sponsors Level Two CCS Presentation Systems Engaging Technologies Level Three Academic SuperStore Eakes Office Plus Adobe Systems, Inc FileWave (USA) Inc. Business Media/BIZCO Technologies Renaissance Learning DakTech Computers Also thanks to: 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. We would also like to thank Westside Community Schools for their continued conference support. Thanks to our newly elected NETA Directors/ Officers: Heather Callihan (Northwest Public Schools), Brent Catlett (Bellevue Public Schools), Rich Molettiere (Omaha Public Schools), Jason Schmidt (Bennington Public Schools), and Evi Wusk (Peru State College), for all their assistance during the conference. Our President Elect for 2014 is Gregg Robke, ESU 4. 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 Schools, ESU 10 and UNO who have supported this event by allowing their staff to serve as President-Elect, President, and Past President. Thanks to all of our volunteers who help the conference 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: [email protected] NETA 2013 Spring Conference The Stars 3 Student Contest Winners NETA Conference Logo Contest Overall Winner Sydney Langley ...................................................Sponsored by Linda Farrens, Tekamah-Herman Schools K-5 Winner Jayda Andersen .................................... Sponsored by Kendra Harders, C. Ray Gates Elementary, GIPS 6-8 Winner Jaylen Knight ................................................... Sponsored by Kristeen Shabram, Westside Middle School Post Secondary Winner Kaitlyn Tibben .............................................................................Sponsored by Ron Bork, Concordia University Digital Imagery Contest K–2 Graphic Imagery 1st—Kamdyn Anderson ...................................................Sponsored by Jill Weidner, Madison Elementary 2nd—Aneesa Alvarez ....................................Sponsored by Valerie Chmelka, Dodge Elementary School 3rd—Cooper Grim ....................................................Sponsored by Julie