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Nebraska Distance Learning AssociationFebruary 24–26, 2016Omaha Marriott Hotel

NDLA Conference Program

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Message from the President...

Welcome to the 2016 Nebraska Distance Learning Association Conference!

On behalf of the NDLA board of directors, thank you for attending the NDLA annual conference, Blended Pathways for Learning. It is the goal of NDLA and this conference to provide you with exemplary distance learning and blended learning resources, products and perspectives; and give you opportunities for professional connections and new partnerships to assist you in your endeavors towards the effective use of distance learning.

By attending this conference, you automatically receive full membership to NDLA for one year as well as membership in the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) which includes a discount to their annual conference on May 10–12, 2016, in St. Louis.

NDLA Benefits:• Distance Learning Week—announcements and opportunities• NDLA Web site, blog or forum• Social media (Facebook/Twitter)• USDLAAffiliateMembershipforoneyear• USDLA Newsletter• First invitations to present at the NDLA Conference• Networking with other distance learning professionals• The opportunity to nominiate a colleague for the Wayne

Fisher Distance Learning Outstanding Professional Award• Participation in board member elections• The opportunity to be elected to the board of directors or

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Thank you to all of our sponsors! NDLA is fortunate to have Gold level andnon-profitlevelsponsorsthatsupporttheconference.Wehonorthepartnership of Platinum level sponsors all year long. We’ve built in time to visit with these organizations to learn what they have to offer, and please share your gratitude for their support of NDLA. Their generosity contributes to the success of the conference and allow us to offer events like Virtual Field Trips Workshop, Higher Ed Meet & Greets, and Nebraska Distance Learning Week programs.

A special thank you to the directors on the NDLA board. Their diligent efforts make this conference and all NDLA endeavors possible. I’ve enjoyed my tenure as president and am grateful for this team with whom I get to work.

Enjoy what NDLA has to offer over these three days! Then tell your friends and colleagues to join, and together, we will continue to grow and strenghten your organization. Thank you for being a member of NDLA.

Laura Huntimer Director to School Programs &

Interactive Media, Joslyn Art Museum

Mission Statement: Nebraska Distance Learning Association (NDLA) is a professional development organization that builds awareness and provides networking opportunities and resources for connected learning environments.

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2 Wayne Fisher Award NDLA Board of Directors

3-4 Schedule-at-a-Glance

4 Conference Map Board Member Recognitions

5 Wednesday Detailed Schedule Thursday Detailed Schedule

10 Friday Detailed Schedule

12 Speaker Information

14 Platinum Level Sponsors

15 Gold & Non-Profit Level Sponsors

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Nebraska Distance Learning Association gives, as a tribute to long time educator and distance learning advocate Wayne Fisher, an annual award to a similar Nebraska professional. Wayne was an employee of the Nebraska Department of Education’s Education Technology Team at the time of his death in 2007. He was long involved in NDLA as well as serving as an educator and as a mentor for many involved in distance learning.

Previous recipients include:2015 Bruce Christensen [corporate]2014 Tina Miller [content provider]2013 John Stritt [K-12 educator] 2011 Tom Rolfes [government] 2010 Pat Hoffman [telehealth]2009 Shirley Schall [K-12 educator]

Wayne Fisher Distance Learning Outstanding Professional Award

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Linda DickesonNDLA Past PresidentDistance Learning ManagerLincoln Public SchoolsLincoln, Nebraska

Laura HuntimerNDLA PresidentDirector of School Programs & Interactive Media Joslyn Art MuseumOmaha, Nebraska

Mary SchlegelmilchNDLA President ElectBusiness Development Manager, EducationCisco Systems, Inc.Omaha, Nebraska

SuAnn WittNDLA Secretary eRate Coordinator & Infrastructure SpecialistNebraska Department of EducationLincoln, Nebraska

Doris HuffmanNDLA Treasurer Pro TemExecutive Director Nebraska State Bar FoundationLincoln, Nebraska

Molly AschoffDistance Education Coordinator & Media SpecialistEducation Service Unit 8Neligh, Nebraska

Tracy ChapmanAssociate Dean, Adult and eLearningExecutive Director, Center for Academic InnovationCreighton UniversityOmaha, Nebraska

Tim HahnInstructional Technology CoordinatorLincoln Public SchoolsLincoln, Nebraska

Chad JohnsonSenior Energy Education SpecialistNebraska Public Power DistrictPlattsmouth, Nebraska

Beth KabesDirector of Blended/Distance LearningEducational Service Unit Coordinating CouncilColumbus, Nebraska

THANK YOU TO NDLA PLATINUM

LEVEL SPONSORS

Ten Things Everyone Should Know about Today's Students &

Digital Learning Julie Evans

Live Event Streaming—Anytime,

Anywhere, Any Device Michael Kessler

Engaging Distance Lab Students Using

a Multifaceted Interactive Approach Dr. Castillo, Dr. O'Brien

& Dr. Begley

STEM with Virtual Reality Tracy Doherty

AppSmashing 101 Marcia Kish

Mixing & Blending: How to blend your classroom for

student success Virginia Gesler & Jennifer Gaulier

Collabroative Virtual Conversions: Scaffolding

the Transition to Online Environments

Dr. Eric Kyle, Dr. Vicky Morgan & Dr. Kristi Preisman

Using Technology to Flip Math Instruction

Danielle Reader

Blended or On the Rocks: Making Blended

Learning Work Marcia Kish

Dual Enrollment in an Online Environment

Judy Montgomery

Increasing Presence, Engagement & Feedback

with VoiceThread Steven McGahan

Evaluating the Digital Design of Your Blended

Classroom Jamey Boelhower

New Tech for the Soft Codec

Jeff Erb

BlendEd: Tools for Blended Learning

in your Classroom Craig Hicks

Working in the Gray: Faculty Resilience in Online Education &

Course Design Dr. Kristi Preisman, Lois Linden

& Dr. Vicky Morgan

Video On Prem Distance Learning

System Considerations Thomas Peters, Keith Vincik &

Mark Pelan

Pear Deck: Measuring Engagment while

Having Fun Julie Downing & Laura Barrett

Innovative Assessment of Distance Learners: Using Video Feedback Dr. Zara Risoldi Cocrane & Dr. Amy Friedman Wilson

Walnut Grand

Ballroom NUEZ NOGAL VALNOD ORAH

21st Century Classroom Tim Christensen

Easy Digital Portfolios with SeeSaw Jason Schmidt

Pathways to Anywhere…Virtually

Molly Aschoff

Personalized Learning for Every Student:

Westside's Approach & How You Can Do It, Too

Dr. Blane McCann & Ben Politzer

Efficiency & Effectiveness in Learning—How Canvas

Changes It All Brian Grow & Marisa Burkhart

Rotation Model Environment—Personal

Experience in a BlendEd Classroom

Beth Kabes

Moving Learners Forward with

Personalized Review in Mathematics Terri Rowenhorst

STEAM Travel without the Fieldtrip Migraine

Jan Zanetis

Pathways to a Technical Future

Chad Johnson

Conducting a Laboratory Component in

Distance Education with Personalized

Support & Attention Dr. Singh & Dr. O'Brien

Get Ready for College English Online! Terri Rowenhorst

Blended Learning—Developing a

Plan for Success Dash SanMiguel

Sponsor Tear Down1:30 PM

Breakout Session 3 1:15–2:00 PM

Breakout Session 8 11:45 AM–12:30 PM

General Meeting & Panel: TECH TRENDS IN EDUCATION

Beth Kabes, Moderator [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

Door Prize Drawings—must be present to win [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

Lunch Break 12:30 PM



Breakout Session 6 9:45–10:30 AM

4:30–6:30 PM

Grab a snack before the last breakout session [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

Sponsor Break, [Walnut Grand Ballroom]9:15 AM

Visit Sponsors

VALNOD

WEDNESDAYWalnut Grand

Ballroom

12:30 PM

10:00 AM Sponsor Break, Door Prize Drawings – must be present to win [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

NOGAL



Visit Sponsors

Visit Sponsors

FRIDAY

Lunch Break 12:15 PM Sponsor-hosted Roundtables, Visit Sponsors [Walnut Grand Ballroom]


1:00–5:00 PM

NUEZ

Welcome & Keynote Address: 1-2-3-4 NEW WAYS TO EXAMINE BLENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Julie Evans [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

2016 NDLA CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

Wayne Fisher Award Presentation & NDLA Board Member Recognitions [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

Registration, Breakfast, Visit Sponsors [Walnut Grand Ballroom]8:00 AM

9:00 AM

9:45 AM

OPEX AB

Registration [outside Walnut Grand Ballroom]

Pre-Conference Workshop: 7C's OF BLENDED LEARNING

Marcia Kish [OPEX AB]

THURSDAYWalnut Grand

Ballroom OPEX AB

Every Day is a Beautiful Day for a Virtual Field Trip

BJ Peters, panel moderator with panelists

Chad Johnson, Annie Mumgaard & Alvis Mar

Snack Break 3:00–3:15 PM

NDLA SOCIAL: Join us at Joe's Crab Shack for complimentary appetizers (cash bar available)

[Restaurant near Westroads Mall; Hotel shuttle available for Marriott guests]

Registration, Breakfast, Visit Sponsors [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

Keynote Address: VISION FOR THE EDUCATION FUTURE

Dr. Matthew Blomstedt [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

8 AM

8:30 AM


Gordon RoethemeyerService: 2007–2015NDLA Past PresidentExecutive Liaison

Linda DickesonService: 2010–2016NDLA Past President

Al SteckelbergService: 2011–2015NDLA Director

Mary ListerService: 2014–2015NDLA Director

CONFERENCE MAP

= Conference Registration

Ten Things Everyone Should Know about Today's Students &

Digital Learning Julie Evans

Live Event Streaming—Anytime,

Anywhere, Any Device Michael Kessler

Engaging Distance Lab Students Using

a Multifaceted Interactive Approach Dr. Castillo, Dr. O'Brien

& Dr. Begley

STEM with Virtual Reality Tracy Doherty

AppSmashing 101 Marcia Kish

Mixing & Blending: How to blend your classroom for

student success Virginia Gesler & Jennifer Gaulier

Collabroative Virtual Conversions: Scaffolding

the Transition to Online Environments

Dr. Eric Kyle, Dr. Vicky Morgan & Dr. Kristi Preisman

Using Technology to Flip Math Instruction

Danielle Reader

Blended or On the Rocks: Making Blended

Learning Work Marcia Kish

Dual Enrollment in an Online Environment

Judy Montgomery

Increasing Presence, Engagement & Feedback

with VoiceThread Steven McGahan

Evaluating the Digital Design of Your Blended

Classroom Jamey Boelhower

New Tech for the Soft Codec

Jeff Erb

BlendEd: Tools for Blended Learning

in your Classroom Craig Hicks

Working in the Gray: Faculty Resilience in Online Education &

Course Design Dr. Kristi Preisman, Lois Linden

& Dr. Vicky Morgan

Video On Prem Distance Learning

System Considerations Thomas Peters, Keith Vincik &

Mark Pelan

Pear Deck: Measuring Engagment while

Having Fun Julie Downing & Laura Barrett

Innovative Assessment of Distance Learners: Using Video Feedback Dr. Zara Risoldi Cocrane & Dr. Amy Friedman Wilson

Walnut Grand

Ballroom NUEZ NOGAL VALNOD ORAH

21st Century Classroom Tim Christensen

Easy Digital Portfolios with SeeSaw Jason Schmidt

Pathways to Anywhere…Virtually

Molly Aschoff

Personalized Learning for Every Student:

Westside's Approach & How You Can Do It, Too

Dr. Blane McCann & Ben Politzer

Efficiency & Effectiveness in Learning—How Canvas

Changes It All Brian Grow & Marisa Burkhart

Rotation Model Environment—Personal

Experience in a BlendEd Classroom

Beth Kabes

Moving Learners Forward with

Personalized Review in Mathematics Terri Rowenhorst

STEAM Travel without the Fieldtrip Migraine

Jan Zanetis

Pathways to a Technical Future

Chad Johnson

Conducting a Laboratory Component in

Distance Education with Personalized

Support & Attention Dr. Singh & Dr. O'Brien

Get Ready for College English Online! Terri Rowenhorst

Blended Learning—Developing a

Plan for Success Dash SanMiguel

Sponsor Tear Down1:30 PM


Breakout Session 8 11:45 AM–12:30 PM

General Meeting & Panel: TECH TRENDS IN EDUCATION

Beth Kabes, Moderator [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

Door Prize Drawings—must be present to win [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

Lunch Break 12:30 PM




4:30–6:30 PM

Grab a snack before the last breakout session [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

Sponsor Break, [Walnut Grand Ballroom]9:15 AM

Visit Sponsors

VALNOD

WEDNESDAYWalnut Grand

Ballroom

12:30 PM

10:00 AM Sponsor Break, Door Prize Drawings – must be present to win [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

NOGAL



Visit Sponsors

Visit Sponsors

FRIDAY

Lunch Break 12:15 PM Sponsor-hosted Roundtables, Visit Sponsors [Walnut Grand Ballroom]


1:00–5:00 PM

NUEZ

Welcome & Keynote Address: 1-2-3-4 NEW WAYS TO EXAMINE BLENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Julie Evans [Walnut Grand Ballroom]


Wayne Fisher Award Presentation & NDLA Board Member Recognitions [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

Registration, Breakfast, Visit Sponsors [Walnut Grand Ballroom]8:00 AM

9:00 AM

9:45 AM

OPEX AB

Registration [outside Walnut Grand Ballroom]

Pre-Conference Workshop: 7C's OF BLENDED LEARNING

Marcia Kish [OPEX AB]

THURSDAYWalnut Grand

Ballroom OPEX AB

Every Day is a Beautiful Day for a Virtual Field Trip

BJ Peters, panel moderator with panelists

Chad Johnson, Annie Mumgaard & Alvis Mar

Snack Break 3:00–3:15 PM

NDLA SOCIAL: Join us at Joe's Crab Shack for complimentary appetizers (cash bar available)

[Restaurant near Westroads Mall; Hotel shuttle available for Marriott guests]

Registration, Breakfast, Visit Sponsors [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

Keynote Address: VISION FOR THE EDUCATION FUTURE

Dr. Matthew Blomstedt [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

8 AM

8:30 AM


BOARD MEMBER RECOGNITIONS

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WEDNESDAY

1:00 PM Pre-Conference Workshop [OPEX AB]

7C’s of Blended LearningMarcia Kish @dsdPDBlended Learning Coach for DSD Professional DevelopmentParticipants in this hands-on workshop will get a chance to learn how to take their blended learning classroom to the next level by implementing the 7 C’s. The 7 C’s include creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, courage, curiosity, and compassion. The workshop will be divided up into seven modules. The modules will be broken down into a collaboration round, teacher facilitated round, creativity round, and exploration round. Each module will give theeducatorsachancetoexploreonlineandofflineresources.Forexamplethecreativitymodule,willlook at how to use green screens, Swivls, and Camtasia to showcase a learning target for a high school classroom. The participants will have a chance to collaborate in groups of similar skilled educators to talk about how they have used 20% time projects within their classrooms to promote the 7 C’s. (Educators that have used 20% time will be onsite to help facilitate the conversations). The participants will have the ability to apply the 7 C’s concepts into a blended learning unit. Finally, each educator will have personalized time with blended learning coaches to construct ways to use 7 C’s to meet the needs of their own classroom environment.

Marcia Kish has been working and implementing the Blended and Personalized Learning model across the country. Her most recent projects have been working with schools to implement rotation blended learning that focuses in on use data to drive the learning that allow students to move at their own pace, place, and path. Marcia has presented workshops on Blended Learning at the OETC 2014/15, ISTE 2014/15, College Campus Technology Conference 14, NWEA Fusion East 2014, Teaching and Learning iPad Conference, CUE 2015, and SITE 2015. Marcia has 17 years of teaching experience with 11 years in the classroom, four years as a professional development coordinator and blended learning coach for DSD Professional Development and one year as a Director of a Blended Learning School in Central Ohio. Marcia graduated from the University of Dayton with her bachelor degree in Elementary Education in 1998. She earned her master’s degree in Instructional Technology K-12 in 2007 from National University. Marcia’s workshops are all hands-on and differentiated for each type of learner. Participants in her workshops learn at their own pace, place, path, and are able to successfully implement the data tools into the rotational blended learning classroom.

THURSDAY

8:00 AM Registration, Breakfast, Visit Sponsors [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

9 AM Welcome & Keynote Address [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

1-2-3-4 New Ways to Examine Blended Learning OutcomesJulie Evans @JulieEvans_PTCEO, Project TomorrowWhile the debate continues as to how to measure outcomes in blended learning environments, some districts are now evaluating their blended learning programs based upon student annual growth, student engagement in learning, teacher effectiveness and parental support. In this presentation, we will explore the how/when/why/what of those outcome measures, and discuss new templates and approaches for assessing the real impact of blended learning.

Julie Evans hasbeenCEOofProjectTomorrow,aglobalSTEMeducationnonprofitorganization,since 1999. Previously, Ms. Evans held sales/marketing management positions with Unisys and two edtech startups. She is a graduate of Brown University and is a doctoral candidate in education leadership at the University of California San Diego. Ms. Evans is a frequent speaker/writer on digital learning. In November 2015, she was named one of the Top 30 Technologists, Transformers and Trailblazers by the Center for Digital Education.

9:45 AM Wayne Fisher Award Presentation & NDLA Board Member Recognitions [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

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10 AM Sponsor Break [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

10:30 AM Breakout Session 1

[OPEX AB] Ten Things Everyone Should Know about Today’s Students & Digital LearningJulie Evans, CEO, Project Tomorrow @JulieEvans_PT Getreadytobesurprised!BaseduponthelatestSpeakUpProjectfindingsfromover400,000K-12students representing schools in all 50 states, you will learn about how today’s K-12 students really want to use mobile devices, social media and digital content to enhance learning—key data you need to inform your district’s budgets, programs and policies. [All Audiences]

[NOGAL] Live Event Streaming—Anytime, Anywhere, Any DeviceMichael Kessler, Founder, COO, MyVRSpotLive Streaming, whether for special events or everyday learning, is no longer reserved for those with excess budgets and a small team of technology gurus. This session will explore a live streaming solution, built to provide schools and school districts with an affordable and easy to use option for streaming from devices such as webcams, USB cameras and even iOS and Android mobile devices. All attendees should bring their iOS or Android mobile device with them, as they will leave the session ready to broadcast on their own streaming channel. [K-12 Educators, Higher Ed Educators, Telehealth, Blended Learning]

[VALNOD] Engaging Distance Lab Students Using a Multifaceted Interactive ApproachDr. Shana Castillo, PharmD, MBA, RPh, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy PracticeDr. Karen O’Brien, PharmD, RPh, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Science Dr. Kimberley Begley, PharmD, RPh, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice

Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health ProfessionsPharmacy Skills Lab courses are required for both campus and distance students at Creighton University. Various approaches have been used to engage distance learners. Prior to live laboratory encounters, distance students may virtually practice patient counseling and medication history retrieval with mentors viaSkypeorFaceTime.Usingcoursewebsiteexercises,studentsexperiencesterileproductverificationandcommunitypharmacyprescriptionverification.Practicequizzesareavailabletoencouragemastery of pharmacy calculations. [Higher Ed Educators, Blended Learning]

[NUEZ] STEM with Virtual RealityTracy Doherty, Education Specialist, MossVirtual reality isn’t just an important part of education; it is the future of education. Learning isn’t a lecture hall and textbooks; it is acquiring new knowledge, however it’s best received. Education isn’t a series of tests; it is engaging the heart and mind to gain skills and improve performance. We help you transform learning, education and training with zSpace and Cyber Science 3D.[K-12 Educators, Blended Learning]


[OPEX AB] AppSmashing 101Marcia Kish, Blended Learning Coach for DSD Professional Development @dsdPDAppSmashing 101 will explore how to use online applications, iOS applications, and Google Add-ons to create easier ways to communicate, collaborate, create, and develop critical thinking projects. We all know that the average application life is seven days. So to extend the life of an app, we share with teachers how to smash together applications to produce quality projects that show off what the students know as well as provide more time for the teacher.

This hands-on session will explore many applications that are free and available on iOS devices, Chromebooks, as well as online. For example, we will teach the teachers how to use PearDeck as an interactive presentation tool that will gather data as the student participate with the slideshow. Then fromthatdata,wewilluseGoogleDocsandSheetstocreateacertificateofparticipationthatwillbeemailed out to the students through the Google Add-on Autocrat. (continued on the next page)

Spotlight Session

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By learning how to AppSmash the teacher will spend less time grading papers, sending emails, and more time working with the students in the classroom. Also by AppSmashing, the teacher will showcase multiple ways to use applications in the classroom so the students can start to AppSmash their way through critical thinking projects. Are you ready to learn how to AppSmash?[K-12 Educators, Blended Learning]]

[NOGAL] Mixing and Blending: How to Blend Your Classroom for Student Success Virginia Gesler, Digital Education Consultant, FLVS Global Jennifer Gaulier, eSolutions Specialist, FLVS Global

Gone are the days of hours and hours of homework. Gone are the days of students leaving class thinking, “I’ve got this,” only to forget how to solve for X at home. Here are the days of students leading their learning. This session will help you mix and blend your classroom to provide a 21st century digital learningexperienceforstudentsintheblendedandflippedclassroomenvironments.[K-12 Educators, Content Providers, Blended Learning]

[VALNOD] Collaborative Virtual Conversions: Scaffolding the Transition to Online Environments Dr. Eric Kyle, Instructional Design & Technology, College of Saint Mary @erickyle73 Dr. Vicky Morgan, Teaching & Learning Center Director, College of Saint Mary Dr. Kristi Preisman, Ed.D. Program Director, College of Saint Mary

In this presentation, we will present a scaffolding strategy for how we helped our Ed.D. instructors to transition to the online environment. We will share not only the collaborative support system that we facilitated, but also the resources that we developed to help them with this transition. Overall, this presentation will address the kinds of help that instructors might need to move from face-to-face to online environments.[K-12 Educators, Higher Ed Educators, Telehealth, Blended Learning]

[NUEZ] Using Technology to Flip Math Instruction Danielle Reader, High School Math Teacher, Kimball Public Schools

During the 2015-2016 school year, I created new curriculum to introduce Flipped Learning to my Geometry,Algebra2andPre-Calculus/TrigonometryStudents.Inthissession,Iwillprovidethespecificstrategy that was implemented (including the Learning Management System, the online textbook and the video editing/repository software utilized) and will discuss the good, the bad and the ugly that I discovered in the process.[K-12 Educators]

12:15 PM Sponsor-hosted Roundtables, Visit Sponsors [Walnut Grand Ballroom] Choose a table with a topic that most interests you and network with the sponsor and tablemates.

1:15 PM Breakout Session 3

[OPEX AB] Blended or On the Rocks: Making Blended Learning Work Marcia Kish, Blended Learning Coach for DSD Professional Development @dsdPD

Blended learning has been around for the last twelve years. With four key models of blended learning schools have taken pieces and parts to create their own mixology of blended learning. There is no right or wrong way to stir together the ingredients of blended learning, it is all about how to make the program work for your school or classroom.

During this hands-on session the participants will watch, learn, and explore data from blended learning schools from around the country. The session will be set up in a rotational blended learning model. As the participants move from teacher directed, group activities, and independent learning they willhavetimetoreflectonthedifferentlearningmodalities,levelofstudentengagement,definedifferenttypes of blended learning models, and compare the blended learning techniques. This session is geared for all levels of blended learning educators and administrators. Come to learn how to start a blended learningclassroomorreflectonhowyourblendedlearningenvironmentscomparestootherclassroomsaround the country.[K-12 Educators, Higher Ed Educators, Blended Learning]

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[NOGAL] Dual Enrollment in an Online EnvironmentJudy Montgomery, Assistant Director, Curriculum, University of Nebraska High SchoolThis presentation will highlight the process that we have followed to provide dual enrollment course opportunities to our high school students in a world-wide online high school environment. We will discuss the process, roadblocks, challenges, and successes we have encountered in the implementation of our online dual enrollment program.[K-12 Educators, Higher Ed Educators, Blended Learning]

[VALNOD] Increasing Presence, Engagement, and Feedback with VoiceThreadSteven McGahan, Assistant Director, UNK eCampusOnline and blended classes should be engaging and fun for the students. Using VoiceThread, instructors can develop assignments and activities that allow students to interact with each other using more than just text. Video and audio projects, discussions, and presentations bring the course to life and make the content and feedback more engaging. We will discuss how to use this tool to create more opportunities for students to engage with each other and the instructor.[K-12 Educators, Higher Ed Educators, Blended Learning]

[NUEZ] Evaluating the Digital Design of Your Blended ClassroomJamey Boelhower, Instructional Coach, Central Community College @ jdog90Classrooms are becoming a blended environment. Even if you see your students face-to-face everyday, there is a digital component to the curriculum. This session will investigate the basics of the Quality Matters rubric with other design components to help you create the best online learning environment for your students.JameyiscertifiedbyQualityMatterstobeaCourseReviewer.[K-12 Educators, Higher Ed Educators, Blended Learning]


[OPEX AB] New Tech for the Soft Codec Travis Stutzman, Sales Manager, Bizco Technologies

Video conferencing applications for the computer and mobile devices are now plentiful. It seems that as long as you have the bandwidth, you may now participate in a video chat with anyone, anywhere, from wherever you happen to be. What impact does application based video conferencing have on distance learning? Why are face to face interactions one of the most important aspects of learning? What challenges do we face with face to face? What technologies are available now to build the classrooms of tomorrow? [K-12 Educators, Higher Ed Educators, Telehealth]

[NOGAL] BlendEd: Tools for Blended Learning in your Classroom Craig Hicks, Technology Trainer, Educational Service Unit 13

NebraskaBlendEdInitiativehasmadesignificantprogressinthelastyear.Theteachingandlearningportal, NECloud, has been created. This portal environment is designed to be a comprehensive teaching and learning space, as well as supporting other statewide initiatives, AQuESTT and ADVISER. This session will show current versions of tools that have already been deployed as well as sharing the next steps of the project. Come see how elements of this exciting project could be used in your classroom.[K-12 Educators, Higher Ed Educators, Blended Learning]

[VALNOD] Working in the Gray: Faculty Resilience in Online Education and Course Design Dr. Kristi Preisman, Associate Professor, College of Saint Mary Lois Linden, Associate Professor, College of Saint Mary Dr. Vicky Morgan, Associate Professor, College of Saint Mary

This presentation focuses on the affective side of online education and course design in a new online Ed.D. program with a face-to face residency. Whether you are a novice or an expert, online/blended course design is complex and it results in a range of emotions and growth and faculty must be resilient. Most resilience research is learner centered; however, this presentation looks at resilience from the faculty standpointwithanemphasisonprofessionalstandards,risk-taking,community,reflection,andrenewal.[Higher Ed Educators]

[NUEZ] Every Day is a Beautiful Day for a Virtual Field Trip (Double-length session) Panel Moderator—B.J. Peters, Technology/Distance Learning Director, Educational Service Unit #13

Your organization has a great story to tell but where do you start in putting together a quality virtual fieldtripexperience?ThissessionwillfeatureapanelofseasonedVFTprovidersthatwillsharetheirexperiences on what has worked for them and some things to avoid. You will hear about the equipment they use, the materials they provide to the teachers and students, and how they develop interaction with their participants. There will be plenty of time for questions from the audience.[Content Providers]

Panel Participants:Chad Johnson—NPPDEnergyEducationSpecialist.Chadisacertifiedelementaryteacher.Hepresentshands-on science presentations and develops curriculum around a variety of energy topics. @1benannaAnnie Mumgaard—Education Specialist at the University of Nebraska State Museum at Morrill Hall. She delivers a variety of science and natural history topics through their live, interactive videoconferencing programs.Alvis Mar—Park Ranger/Education Specialist at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument. Alvis leads VFT programs on the mammal fossils found in a bonebed at Agate that are internationally known and have been the topic of discussion inthescientificworldsincetheearly1900s,aswellascoveringtheirextensiveNativeAmericanartifactcollection.

3:00 PM Grab a snack before the last breakout session [Walnut Grand Ballroom]


[OPEX AB] Video On Prem Distance Learning System ConsiderationsThomas Peters & Keith Vincik, Central Community College; Mark Pelan, Sirius Computer SolutionsWe will have the CIO from Central Community College discuss the do’s and don’ts of deploying a new Video Distance Learning System, in collaboration with a Sirius Video Engineer who was involved in the project. This will include all aspects of the project including the Distance Learning Department, IT Staff, Administration, Network and Bandwidth and overall internal and external infrastructure considerations. [K-12 Educators, Higher Ed Educators, Blended Learning]

[NOGAL] Pear Deck: Measuring Engagement while Having FunJulie Downing, Staff Developer, Educational Service Unit #13 @j_downingLaura Barrett, Special Education Director, Educational Service Unit #13 @laubarrettPear Deck is an app that pairs my presentation with your device. It provides real-time formative assessment with tech integration that includes feedback saved on questions you design. Student Engagement is improved through paired devices with feedback summary data provided by pear deck to the instructor. We have had great success using this app for sharing presentations over distance.[K-12 Educators, Content Providers, Blended Learning]

[VALNOD] Innovative Assessment of Distance Learners: Using Video FeedbackDr. Zara Risoldi Cochrane, Director of Distance Pharmacy EducationDr. Amy Friedman Wilson, Assistant Dean for Academic AffairsCreighton University School of Pharmacy and Health ProfessionsVideo feedback can reduce grading time and simulate face-to-face interactions with distance students in an online course. This session will share our experience implementing personalized video feedback on assignments using the Speed Grader mobile app. Best practices for creating effective video feedback will be discussed, and the audience will be asked to critique several examples in a lively interactive format. [K-12 Educators, Higher Ed Educators, Blended Learning]

******** Remember to turn in your Thursday evaluation to be entered in the door prize drawing ********

4:30 PM NDLA Social: Join us at Joe’s Crab Shack for complimentary appetizers(cash bar available) Restaurant near Westroads Mall; Hotel shuttle available for Marriott guests

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FRIDAY

8 AM Registration, Breakfast, Visit Vendors [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

8:30 AM Keynote Address [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

Vision for the Education FutureDr. Matthew BlomstedtNebraska Commissioner of EducationPrior to being named Commissioner of Education by the State Board of Education on January 2, 2014, Dr. Blomstedt served as the Executive Director of the Nebraska Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council until December 2013. It was during that time that he provided leadership for the development oftheNebraskaBlendEdInitiative.Hepreviouslyservedasthefirstfull-timeExecutive Director of the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association, a research analyst for the Education Committee of the Nebraska Legislature and has worked in a variety of policy research roles over the past 16 years. During this time, Dr. Blomstedt workedcloselywithpolicymakers,schooldistrictofficials,andnumerouseducationalstakeholdersacrossNebraska. Dr. Blomstedt is a native Nebraskan whose career has focused on local, regional and statewide educationissues.Blomstedt’sexperienceincludeseducationfinanceandorganization,assessmentand accountability, professional development, and the development of systems to enhance blended and distance learning opportunities across the state.

9:15 AM Sponsor Break, Door Prize Drawings – must be present to win [Ballroom]


[NUEZ] 21st Century ClassroomTim Christensen, Promethian (representing Haddock)Experienceaninteractiveclassroomandlearnmoreaboutthenewinteractivetechnology,flippingtheclassroom, digital libraries and more that will help develop effective communication skills, higher order thinking skills and collaboration skills.[K-12 Educators, Blended Learning]

[NOGAL] Easy Digital Portfolios with SeesawJason Schmidt, Instructional Technologist, Bennington Public Schools @jasonschmidt123Seesaw is a cross-platform tool for gathering student artifacts that demonstrate learning and growth. In this session, learn how to set up your free Seesaw classroom and help communicate with parents andstudentsmoreefficiently.[K-12 Educators]

[VALNOD] Pathways to Anywhere…VirtuallyMolly Aschoff, Distance Learning Coordinator/Media Specialist, ESU 8 @mollyaschoffCome journey with me down the pathway of Virtual Field Trips. Let me show you how they can lead you andyourstudentsanywhere.Learnhowtheseliveinteractivevirtualfieldtripscanengageyourstudentsand enhance your curriculum in any subject area. [K-12 Educators, Higher Ed Educators, Content Providers]

[ORAH] Personalized Learning for Every Student: Westside’s Approach & How You Can Do It, TooDr. Blane McCann, Superintendent, Westside Community Schools @BlaneMcCannBen Politzer, Education Elements @BenPolitzerWith a history of innovation behind it and a desire to do even more for students as their number one goal, Westside Community Schools has embarked on a journey to personalize learning for every student. Blane McCann, Superintendent of WCS, will share the steps WCS has taken so far and Ben Politzer, of Education Elements, will provide a nationwide perspective on how to lay out a plan to personalize learning.[K-12 Educators, Blended Learning, District Leaders]

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[NUEZ] Efficiency and Effectiveness in Learning—How Canvas Changes Change It AllBrian Grow, Regional Director, Canvas @yogrowMarisa Burkhart, Solutions Engineer, Canvas @edtechmarisaCome see the cool things you can do with a little help from Canvas: Fewer clicks for grading with Speedgrader, drag and drop calendaring syncs with your gradebook, and easy ways to access and share content! Communication between teacher and learner is critical, we will show you how with Canvas it’s on your terms! Reinventandautomateassessments,postassignments,sendandreceivenotifications,facilitatediscussions,integrate with Google, and sync with your district’s SIS! Check out the why and how. CanvasLMS.com[K-12 Educators, Content Providers, Blended Learning]

[NOGAL] Rotation Model Environment—Personal Experience in a BlendEd ClassroomBeth Kabes, Director of BlendEd and Distance Learning, ESU Coordinating Council @bkabesBlended learning is a topic discussed and reviewed at conferences within NE and nationally. Beth Kabes is the Director of Blended and Distance Learning for ESU Coordinating Council of Nebraska. She has been visiting blended classrooms and will provide blended rotation opportunities for participants that reflectseffectiveexperiencesshehasobserved.Thissessionwillprovideparticipantsanopportunityto experience a blended classroom and opportunities for questions and discussion about implementing these strategies to your classroom.[K-12 Educators, Blended Learning]

[VALNOD] Moving Learners Forward with Personalized Review in MathematicsTerri Rowenhorst, Director of Member Services, The NROC Project @trowenhorstStudent achievement in mathematics has a profound impact on high school graduation and readiness for college and career. This session will share examples of how educators are leveraging NROC Math resources and the new EdReady application to personalize learning experiences for students and to expand their teaching practice. Learn about the applications, digital courses and learning objects available to Nebraska educators at no cost through a current statewide membership in The NROC Project.[K-12 Educators, Higher Ed Educators, Telehealth, Blended Learning]

[ORAH] STEAM Travel without the Field Trip MigraineJan Zanetis, Executive Officer, Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) @cilcorgEducators will discover how the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) can bring STEAMopportunitiesintotheclassroomwithoutthehassleofaphysicalfieldtrip.Participantswillsing,learn about art, and discover organizations from around the world while never leaving their seat.[K-12 Educators, Content Providers]


[NUEZ] Pathways to a Technical FutureChad Johnson, Senior Education Specialist, NPPD @1benannaEducation is on the verge of a technical revolution—but are we really ready? Pathways to a Technical Future makes connections between core curriculum and workforce skills through the use of technology integration. Join us as we venture down the pathway of student centered blended learning.[K-12 Educators, Blended Learning]

[NOGAL] Conducting a Laboratory Component in Distance Education w/ Personalized Support & AttentionDr. Somnath Singh, Associate Professor, Creighton UniversityDr. Karen O’Brien, Assistant Professor, Creighton UniversityTools,nuts,andboltsofconductingefficientlyalaboratorybasedcourseinadistancepathwayprogramwill be discussed. The presenters will use their own experiences and real life cases to demonstrate how technology is enabling successes of students in a distance course. Attendees will be engaged in hands-on experiences and demonstrations.[K-12 Educators, Higher Ed Educators, Telehealth, Content Providers, Blended Learning]

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[VALNOD] Get Ready for College English Online!Terri Rowenhorst, Director of Member Services, The NROC Project @trowenhorstLearn about a powerful new integrated reading and writing program available to all Nebraska educators through the statewide NROC membership. We will look at how the digital resources can support college-readiness initiatives and also how components may be used as a supplement or stand-alone curriculum in online or blended environments. Early pilot experiences with the resources will be shared.[K-12 Educators, Higher Ed Educators, Telehealth, Blended Learning]

[ORAH] Blended Learning—Developing a Plan for SuccessDash SanMiguel, Blended Learning Consultant, Edgenuity @Dash.SanMiguelThis session will help to facilitate discussions within your district leadership team in order to create an online or blended learning implementation plan that will best meet your district’s academic goals, maximize your investment, and improve student learning. [Blended Learning]

12:30 PM Lunch, General Meeting & Panel Discussion [Walnut Grand Ballroom] Tech Trends in Education Panel Moderator—Beth Kabes, Director of BlendEd and Distance Learning, ESU CC @bkabes

Panel Participants:Ryan Cameron, Executive Director for Technology Innovation, Exploration and Research, Creighton UniversityTracy Chapman, Associate Dean, Adult & eLearning & Executive Director, Center for Academic Innovation, Creighton UniversityChad Johnson, Senior Energy Education Specialist, Nebraska Public Power District @1benannaKatie Morrow, Technology Instruction Facilitator, Education Service Unit 8 @katiemorrow @esu8

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1:30 PM Door Prize Drawings – must be present to win [Walnut Grand Ballroom]

SPEAKER INFORMATIONMolly Aschoff is currently the Distance Learning Coordinator and Media Specialist at ESU 8 in Neligh, NE. As the DL coordinator she supports instructional design for teachers teaching distance-learning courses including development of instructional strategies, course materials, assessment techniques, appropriate integration of instructional technologies and best practices.

Laura Barrett hasworkedinthespecialeducationfieldasateacherofthedeaf,transitionspecialist,andnowasaspecialeducation director. Laura frequently provides professional development to staff in the panhandle serving students with disabilities onsite and through distance learning technologies.

Dr. Kimberley Begley received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Creighton University. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and teaches in the Pharmacy Skills Laboratory sessions. Dr. Begley’s research interests involve assessing how students learn/methods of recall, medication therapy management, and interprofessional collaboration.

Jamey Boelhower isanInstructionalCoachforCentralCommunityCollege.Hehasbeenintheeducationalfieldfor17years as a teacher, Technology Integration Specialist, and coach.

Marisa Burkhart is a K12 Solutions Engineer with Instructure. Prior to that, she served as the Director of Educational Technology at District 158 in Algonquin, IL where she oversaw digital programming, 1:1 implementation, LMS adoption, and Teacher PD.

Ryan M. Cameron serves as the Executive Director of Technology Innovation, Exploration and Research for Creighton University. Ryan is the founder of the Creighton maker space known as the “Rad Lab”. Ryan’s has 15 years of experience in information systems and is currently conducting instructional research in virtual reality technologies.

Dr. Shana Castillo received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Creighton University and her Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska – Omaha. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Creighton University and serves as the Interim Director of the Pharmacy Skills Laboratory.

Tim Christensen has been introducing world class products to the education market for 20+ years for companies including Apple, Gateway, Pearson and Plato. Currently Tim is the Solution Sales Representative for Nebraska for Promethean USA.

SPEAKER INFORMATION CONTINUEDZara Risoldi Cochrane, PharmD, MS is the Director of Distance Pharmacy Education at Creighton University in Omaha, where she also teaches an online course in literature evaluation and evidence-based practice for pharmacy students. Dr. Risoldi Cochrane has previously presented scholarly work at the United States Distance Learning Association Conference.

Tracy Doherty has spend his life in education, from a college professor to Education Specialist. Tracy understands your challenges and will help you overcome with technology-forward solutions. His goal is to help you drive student engagement with innovative teaching tools.

Julie Downing has been an educator for 22 years in elementary school, curriculum and assessment and currently as a staff developer with ESU 13 in the Nebraska panhandle. She enjoys being involved in the educational process as an educator, parent and lifelong learner.

Jennifer Gaulier has spent the last 14 years in the traditional, virtual and blended school environments. She earned her National BoardforProfessionalTeachingStandardscertificationin2007,andcurrentlyworkswithFLVSGlobalasaneSolutionsSpecialist.

Virginia Gesler is a Digital Education Consultant with FLVS Global. Using her teaching experience from the traditional classroom and virtual learning settings, Virginia works directly with districts and schools to design virtual and blended learning options for their students.

Brian Grow’s professional history stretches from headquarters of the Peace Corp in Washington DC to the vast continent of Russia where he worked for National Geographic on the Trans-Siberian Railway. His background also includes extensive work with small businesses and startups.

Craig Hicksiscurrentlyinhis29thyearineducationand19thyearasatechnologytraineratESU13.Hespentthefirsttenyears of his educational career as a high school mathematics teacher and coach of various sports at Leyton Public Schools. Craig also serves as a co-chair of the statewide BlendEd initiative.

Chad Johnson isacertifiedteacherthatpresentshands-on-sciencepresentationsanddevelopscurriculumaroundavarietyof energy topics. He currently serves as an energy education specialist with Nebraska Public Power District. Chad is the former director of education of the Edgerton Explorit Center in Aurora, NE where he was awarded the Association of Science and Technology Centers Roy L. Schafer New Leadership in the Field Award.

Beth Kabes is serving in a dual role this year as the Director of BlendEd and Distance Learning for ESUCC of Nebraska and as a Professional Development Coordinator for Educational Service Unit 7 in Columbus. Beth enjoys traveling to schools and observing classrooms that are utilizing blended learning environments.

Michael Kessler is the Founder and COO of MyVRSpot, providing video management solutions for education. He has spent the last 22 years developing software and online services for K12 education, having founded FTC Publishing, ParentPlanet, Teacher Gaming Network, FileBlimp, and MyVRSpot.

Dr. Eric Kyle works at the College of Saint Mary (CSM) as the university’s instructional designer and technologist. He has taught online classes, developed numerous faculty development programs related to educational technologies, and has several publications and presentations related to technology-enhanced teaching and learning.

Lois Linden has taught nursing and education courses at every level of higher education. Currently, she is teaching research and educational concept courses at the doctoral level.

Dr. Blane McCann became the superintendent for Westside Community Schools in 2012. He is a career educator having started as teacher and held a variety of leadership roles. He earned his doctorate from Marquette University (WI) and his Bachelor’s from Miami University (OH). He is the proud grandfather of three.

Steven McGahan is an Assistant Director and Instructional Designer at the University of Nebraska at Kearney eCampus. Steven holds a Master’s of Science in Education and has 12 years of experience in higher education. He also teaches online for the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at UNK.

Judy Montgomery is an Assistant Director at the University of Nebraska High School and serves as its Director of Curriculum. She has been the primary instructional designer on over 140 high school courses over the last 16 years and has received seven national and two international awards for her curriculum design, including two USDLA awards.

Dr. Vicky Morgan is the Director of the Teaching and Learning Center and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at College of Saint Mary. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Nebraska Wesleyan and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Katie Morrow serves Instructional Technology Facilitator at ESU 8 in Neligh, Nebraska. In her career she has taught upper elementary, junior high Language Arts, high school digital media, and graduate level technology integration courses. Katie is aSMARTExemplaryEducator,GoogleCertifiedInnovator,andAppleDistinguishedEducator.

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Dr. Karen O’Brien received her B.S. in Pharmacy from Creighton University and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Sciences at Creighton University. She teaches in the areas of sterile compounding, immunization and ocular therapeutics.

B.J. Peters from Educational Service Unit 13 has coordinated the distance learning program for 21 school districts in the Nebraska Panhandle since its beginning in 1998.

Ben Politzer is on the Sales and Marketing Team. A former math teacher and middle school principal, Ben is interested in connecting people to effective solutions that scale. He balances his work life with family, friends, running, and general tinkering. Ben holds a Bachelor’s degree from Brown University (RI) and a Master’s in Education from Stanford University (CA).

Dr. Kristi Preisman is the Program Director and Associate Professor in the Doctor of Education program at College of St. Mary. Her primary responsibilities include teaching courses in curriculum and instruction, assessment, and quantitative research. Her researchfocusisononlineeducationwithaspecificemphasisonsocialpresence.

Danielle Reader is a non-traditional educator, achieving her degree in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado School of Mines and working in industry for approximately 20 years. She is currently in her 3rd year teaching at Kimball Public Schools after attainingherteachingcertificationandendorsementthroughtheTransitionalDegreeProgramatUNK.

Terri Rowenhorst works closely with secondary and post-secondary educators from NROC member institutions nationwide—includingNebraska.Ourcollaborativenon-profiteffortsisfocusedonimprovingcollegereadinessacrossthecountry.Terrienjoyscapturing and sharing stories about new programs and teaching strategies that leverage digital media to impact student success.

Dash SanMiguel madetheswitchtosecondaryeducationtohaveamorefulfillingcareerandmakeagreaterimpactineducationafter working in higher education as an administrator for over ten years,

Jason Schmidt is the Instructional Technologist for Bennington Public Schools. In this role, he trains teachers and works with K-12studentstohelpthemgetthemostoutoftechnologyinvestments.JasonisaMoodleCertifiedCourseCreator,GoogleEducation Trainer, and Seesaw Ambassador.

Dr. Somnath Singh has been teaching distance pathway students for more than 12 years at Pharmacy Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Health Profession, Creighton University. My course involves a lot of math and calculation.

Amy Friedman Wilson, PharmD, is Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs at the Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions in Omaha. She has been teaching in the Doctor of Pharmacy Distance program since 2004 and has presented nationally on assessment in online education at numerous venues.

Jan Zanetis spent 20 years in K-12 and Higher Education. In 2013, she became the Executive Director at CILC. Jan has written extensively on the application of video technologies in education for education journals and has co-authored two books. Jan is currently on the ISTE Board of Directors.

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Bizco—http://www.bizco.com Bizco Technologies is an integrator of IT, communications and AV solutions for small and medium-sized businesses and education clients. We are a leader in voice/data convergence, wireless networks, e-business development and audio visual solutions and design.ESUCC—http://www.esucc.orgThe Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council works toward statewide coordination to provide the most cost-effective services for the students, teachers, and school districts in each educational service unit in Nebraska.

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My VRSpot—http://www.myvrspot.comMyVRSpot is the leading video management solution for the hosting and sharing of user-created media. Whether you are looking to create your own online video repository, share videos with URL links, create a video gallery on your district or school website, or live broadcast everyday or special events, MyVRSpot has a proven solution ready for implementation.

Non-Profit Sponsors Nebraska Public Power District—http://learn.nppd.comProvideenergyeducationservicesacrossNebraskaincludingclassroomvisits,virtualfieldtrips,onlinecourses, and our STEM Connections Lab (a workforce skill focused traveling maker’s space).

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The NROC Project—http://theNROCproject.orgTheNROCProject(NROC)isacommunity-guided,non-profitorganizationfocusedoncollegeandcareerreadiness.NROC member institutions represent education leaders, teachers, and learners cooperating to develop and share digital resources and tools. Together, we’re helping millions of students pursue academic and life success.

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