Join or replicate this project for your school. Project is designed to use Google tools and Google Workspace to publish teachers/students online. It’s open to schools around the World, as a global community contributes. Learn about each other’s countries, & contribute to the site’s resources. Students work independently or in groups, demonstrating what they’ve learned. Teachers post projects & access site resources for lessons with procedures, essential questions, activities, assessments & materials for replication.
Kid Tested, Kid Approved Novels Using GSuite Tools
This unit can be replicated. Students choose 2 novels from ones read during the year. They write reviews & post them online for other students to access/read. Student reviews help student readers clarify their own understanding of literature, & provide a student-to-student resource. They choose novels based peer opinions. Students review novels, write descriptions that appeal to readers, & indicate the level of reading difficulty. They help others choose novels suitable for their reading levels.
Mr. Kevin W. Kolakowski
Principal - middle and high school at Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School, Mechanicville, New York
February 11, 2019
In my tenure as principal, few presenters have caught my attention as Carol LaRow. After seeing her in multiple venues/conferences, it was clear that her capacity to bring excitement among educators using GSuite was superior.Carol opened new pathways for staff/students.Her ability to show meaningful, practical uses of Google is amazing.Her dynamic style & exemplars gave our staff tools they need.Her superb work ethic& love of what she does are cont. . See full review at:http://www.carollarow.com
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Dr. Patrick McGrath
superintendent at Burnt Hills - Ballston Lake Central Schools, Burnt Hills, New York
February 11, 2019
As the superintendent of schools, I am in a unique position to evaluate Carol's abilities as a trainer. I have known her in each phase of her career. She incorporated cutting edge technology in her classroom. Now her students are teachers. Her curriculum is G Suite, & the same excitement typifies her classes.She's well-prepared,& her material is clear & interesting.We get great feedback each time she visits.Teachers enjoy the sessions & truly learn. I strongly recommend Carol for Google Training
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Mr. Craig Shull
principal, high school at Ichabod Crane Central Schools, Valatie, New York
February 11, 2019
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Carol LaRow at our district. As principal, as well as a member of PD committee, I have worked with Carol in a variety of contexts. I am pleased to recommend her to work alongside any school district. She has been our go-to for PD on G Suite. She provided presentations & training. She consistently received positive reviews.She is a wealth of knowledge for using Google in real teaching environments. Her preparation & delivery are incredibly thorough & specific
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Dr. Michael Tebbano
superintendent at Bethlehem Central School District, Delmar, New York
February 12, 2019
Competence, depth of understanding, energy, and teacher-focused work ethic are the terms that best describe Carol. My association with Carol has been not only as superintendent for the Bethlehem CSD, but as a colleague. Carol has proven herself as an outstanding educator, & a talented, humanistic individual. Her dynamic, motivating presence, coupled with her ability to ascertain the issues of education make her a wonderful consultant & presenter . . See full review at :http://www.carollarow.com
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Ms. Karen Veilleux
technology director at Southington Public Schools, Southington, Connecticut
February 12, 2019
Awesome Google Apps Trainer! I am the Tech Director for Southington Schools in CT. We had Carol for a day of training both teachers & principals. I had recommended having Carol show us how we can better use Google after seeing her present at the CECA Conference. I’m so glad I did! All the buzz was how great the training was! Carol gave an overview of examples of Docs & Forms; then we had hands-on training. By the end of the day, both teachers and . . See full review at:http://www.carollarow.com
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Ms. Donna Teuber
technology integration coordinator at Richland School District 2, Blythewood, South Carolina
February 12, 2019
Great Reviews As a member of the S. Carolina Summit planning comm. for our annual tech conference, I had the opportunity to work with Carol. She was a featured presenter & did 5 different topics for us during the two day Google Summit on June 6-7. Teacher responses to Carol's sessions have all been extremely positive.The teachers & district staff learned wonderful integration ideas for Google . . . Our media specialists are asking to have her back. . See full review at:http://www.carollarow.com
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Mr. Steven Broadwell
superintendent at Willsboro Central Schools, Willsboro, New York
February 13, 2019
We were looking for staff development in area of technology & specifically Google. We had Carol at Willsboro CSD for an all-day workshop & she was fantastic. She kicked off our year with a keynote address to the entire faculty regarding the power of Google & how educators can use Google. She did "hands-on" training with both our elementary and secondary teachers. She excited & engaged both groups as to the power of Google & how it can be applied in. . See full review at:http://www.carollarow.com
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Ms. Susan Cusmano
district technology team; teacher at Attica Central Schools, Attica, New York
February 13, 2019
Knowledgeable, Inspiring, Motivating, and Passionate Over the past few years I have attended sessions that Carol presented at NYSCATE. She is so knowledgeable & engaging. As a member of our District Technology Team who is responsible for planning a Tech Day for our entire staff, I knew Carol would be a great presenter to bring in. This is an annual event. . .Carol gave an amazing keynote to our entire faculty & presented 3 follow up sessions. Our . . See full review at:http://www.carollarow.com
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Ms. Kimberly S. Greiner
principal at Boght Hills School, North Colonie Central Schools, Colonie, New York
February 13, 2019
I had the pleasure of working with Carol LaRow for over 12 years. In that time, I had the privilege of participating in her workshops as well as. . . Her many years of classroom experience enable her to provide numerous & varied educational examples that are always relevant to her audience. She finds new uses for technology as well as ways to spice up lessons, making them engaging for both teachers/students. Her course on Google Apps is one of best. . See full review at:http://www.carollarow.com
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Mr. Scott Beiter
technology committee chairperson and NY State Master Teacher at Rensselaer City Schools, Rensselaer, New York
February 13, 2019
Best Technology Professional Development Available Carol LaRow has been invited to our school over 5 times in a row, 4 days each year, each time providing excellent professional development. Her experience as a teacher lends her valuable perspective for teachers to relate to. She provides wonderful materials & tailors training to our needs. She has experience with a myriad of products & services. I highly recommend her for any technology professional dev Full review at:http://www.carollarow.com
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Dr. Charles O’Bryan
Executive Director SUNY Libraries Consortium at SUNY Binghamton, SUNY Oneonta
February 14, 2019
I have attended several of Carol's workshops over the past 7 years, & I am quite delighted to write a reference. My summation of her considerable experience/skills would do little to portray the breadth & depth of knowledge she has in the field of educational/WEB 2.0 tools. To gain some understanding of Carol's abilities, please visit her website. . Please consider her for your short list when you need a top-notch educator, enthusiastic presenter and . .
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Mr. William Vacca
assistant principal at Mohonasen Central School District, Rotterdam, New York
February 14, 2019
Life Changing Educator: I had the pleasure of having Carol for my ELA teacher in 6th & 7th grade. She was one of the most influential teachers I had. Her love & passion in her everyday lessons inspired a love for reading & writing that led me to a degree in English at Union. . She is fluid with technology & has an incredible background. She integrates the most current technology into any classroom. . I only wish I could sit and be her student again . . .
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Mr. Michael Greene
educational technologist at Niskayuna Central Schools, Niskayuna, New York
February 14, 2019
I’ve had the pleasure of working professionally with Carol for two decades. In her role as a middle school English teacher, I was a resource person as she explored the integration of instructional technology into her classroom. She was always on the cutting edge & constantly on the lookout for new capabilities to enhance learning/motivation of her students. . She is a well-prepared presenter who consistently develops a positive rapport w learners Full Review at: https://bit.ly/2TGA2Cl
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Mr. Jerome Burg
Google LitTrips founder; technology integration coordinator at Google LitTrips (googlelittrips.org); Livermore Schools, Livermore, California
February 14, 2019
Whether in our collaborative efforts as Apple Distinguished Educators, Google Certified Teachers, workshop presenters, curriculum writers, or GoogleLitTrip authors, Carol is an educator's educator. She is a phenomenal presenter who blends a wealth of knowledge, skill, & imaginative ideas with an infectious enthusiasm & charming sense of humor. In these times when education is under great pressure to adapt to 21st century needs, Carol offers a vision that Full Review:https://bit.ly/2TGA2Cl
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Ms. Deborah Miller
president of the Connecticut Educators Computer Association (CECA); affiliate NEISTE at Connecticut (www.ceca-ct.org)
February 14, 2019
As president of the CECA conference, I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Carol both professionally & personally for over 10 years. She is always a joy to be around. . She has been one of the most respected & sought-after presenters at our conf. Her presentations are filled with practical classroom experiences gained during her years of teaching. Her room is always filled with people looking forward to topics she will cover each year. . She has broad appeal Full Review: https://bit.ly/2TGA2Cl
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Ms. Lori Faulkner
technology director at Maine School Administrative District. 49 (M.S.A.D.), Fairfield, Maine
February 14, 2019
What An Amazing Educator Carol came to MSAD 49 in Fairfield, Maine to do a 2 day training of the G Suite package. The training sparked such an interest in our staff that Google has taken off in our district. We usually do peer to peer sessions but as the technology director for our district, I felt it would suit us to move towards bringing in . . Needless to say we all loved her. . .She is AMAZING. If you are interested in any more information on her skills please email me: lfaulkner@msad49.org
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Ms. Amy Kennedy
educational technologist at Regional School District No. 6, Litchfield, Connecticut
February 14, 2019
I am an Ed Tech in CT & met Carol at the CECA Conference in Hartford. After attending her enthusiastic session on Google, we decided to have her to our district for professional development. Carol has been to our district for several PD days & has given our teachers/admin hands-on Google training. Staff was extremely pleased. . . Carol also wowed our staff with a fantastic keynote-showing how Google could engage learners & be powerful tools for learning. Full Review:https://bit.ly/2TGA2Cl
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Ms. Mary Gilette
teacher at Wilmington, North Carolina
February 14, 2019
Fantastic Speaker, ISTE Conference I saw Carol in the Google Teaching Booth at ISTE. She did a presentation on G Suite. Her audience was packed, & people felt they received a lot of useful information. I attended her second session which was on creating custom Google Maps. . She was a wealth of information, & her presentation was clear, organized, & full of great ideas. After reading the reviews on this page, I felt I needed to add mine.She's that good! Full Review:https://bit.ly/2TGA2Cl
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Ms. Berna Mann
associate superintendent at Diocese of Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts
February 14, 2019
Carol LaRow is the consummate professional. She is well prepared for her courses & provides information & course materials well in advance. She follows up to ensure the course met expectations & participants benefited from her work. She brings passion & expertise to trainings. She is skilled & talented & has a keen sense of the content relevant to classroom situations. She is well versed & tailors her presentations to meet diverse learning styles. Full Review: https://bit.ly/2TGA2Cl
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Ms. Elaine Habernig
technology integration specialist at George Washington Elementary School, Kingston City Schools, Kingston, New York
February 14, 2019
Dynamic Presenter And Coach I am a Tech Integrator in Kingston, NY. I had the pleasure of attending Carol’s Google sessions at NYSCATE. Carol's sessions were the most popular with standing-room-only for each session. I left energized & excited to share what I had learned with the teachers. I was working with 4th graders from George Washington as they created tours of historic sites using Google Maps. The project was inspired by Carol's, Google Historical Voyages.Students were excited to . . .