Future Ready Conference
June 10- June 11, 2024
8:00 am to 3:30 pm
In-Person:
Nebraska Department of Education | 500 South 84th Street, Lincoln, NE 68510
Lunch is provided for in-person participants
Virtual Option Available
*Please note that the in-person option is limited to the first 80 participants.
Conference Highlights
Over 70 Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session Strands: Administrators, Librarians, Educators, Equity & Wellness, and Canvas
The Future Ready Conference is a statewide partnership between the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), Educational Service Units (ESU’s), and the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council (ESUCC). The Future Ready Framework is Nebraska’s PK-12 Digital Learning Plan, and the annual Future Ready Conference is held in conjunction with the framework to equip educators to help prepare students for future success.
Keynote Speaker
Amanda Bickerstaff
Amanda is the Co-Founder and CEO of AI for Education. A former high school biology teacher and EdTech executive with over 20 years of experience in the education sector. She has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that AI can offer. She is a frequent consultant, speaker, and writer on the topic of AI in education, leading workshops and professional learning across both K12 and Higher Ed. Amanda is committed to helping schools and teachers maximize their potential through the ethical and equitable adoption of AI.
Keynote Speaker
Jaime Donnelly
Jaime Donally is a passionate technology enthusiast. She began her career as a math teacher and later moved into instructional technology. Her desire to build relationships has created opportunities to collaborate with students and educators around the world. She provides staff development and training on emerging technology as an ed-tech consultant, and her adventures include Global Maker Day and the #ARVRinEDU community events. She’s also an author and speaker on the practical use of immersive technology in the classroom.
Feature Speaker
Kristen Mattson
Dr. Kristen Mattson is an award-winning writer and educator specializing in digital citizenship, media literacy, and tech ethics. Kristen has served as a middle school English teacher and high school librarian. She currently teaches grad classes and supports pre-service school librarians at the University of Illinois and is the managing partner of Edvolve, a consulting team that provides professional development and resources around digital-aged literacies.
Kristen’s doctoral research centered on digital citizenship curriculum in secondary schools, and her books Ethics in a Digital World (ISTE, 2021) and the forthcoming second edition of Digital Citizenship in Action (ISTE, 2024) encourage teachers to integrate digital citizenship alongside content area goals.
You can connect with Kristen on social media: X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or find her online at EdvolveLearning.com
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