Presentation Experience & Publications
Carol LaRow
National, Statewide, and Regional Conference Presentations
<!-- Google tag (gtag.js) --> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LSTCJTX98S"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LSTCJTX98S'); </script>
Published Article in, The Teaching Professor - An online publication to help educators improve students' learning.
Category: Online Learning, Teaching With Technology
Title: "Using Google Earth In the Classroom"
Click to read: Carol's article online in, The Teaching Professor
November 18 - 21, 2023, NYSCATE 2023 Conference, "New York State Association For Computers And Technology"; annual fall statewide conference for administrators, technology directors, educators, technology integration specialists, pre-service teachers, homeschoolers, etc.
Three Conference Presentations:
1) Using iPhoto Images From iPad and iPhone To Create Quick, Easy iMovies
2) The New Google Earth: Create Custom Tours For Teacher Lessons and Student Projects
3) Top Google Chrome Tips and Features That Will Save Time And Make You More Productive
August 10, 2023, LIT 2023 Conference, ("Learning With Innovative Technology";
SUNY Empire State College, Saratoga, NY; annual conference for administrators, technology directors, educators, technology integration specialists, pre-service teachers, homeschoolers, etc.
Two Conference Presentations:
1) The World Is Your Classroom: A Digital Showcase of Published Student Work
and Teacher Lessons
2) Take Your Google Sites To The Next Level With These Intermediate and
Advanced Features
Links:
Conference 2023 Website
Session # 2 - Description On Conference Website (The World Is Your Classroom)
Handouts:
Session # 4 - Description On Conference Website (Take Google Sites To The Next Level)
November 19 - 22, 2022, NYSCATE 2022 Conference, "New York State Association For Computers And Technology"; annual fall statewide conference for administrators, technology directors, educators, technology integration specialists, pre-service teachers, homeschoolers, etc.
Two Conference Presentations:
1) Google Practice Sets - Create Interactive Assignments That Give Students
Feedback and Help
2) Google Meet - New Features For 2022 In Google Workspace
Links:
Conference 2022 Website
Google Practice Sets: Create Interactive Assignments That Give Students Feedback and Help
Google Meet: New Features For 2022 In Google Workspace
July 22, 2022 LIT Conference 2022 (Learning With Innovative Technology), Virtual Conference Online, SUNY Empire State College, Saratoga, NY; annual technology conference for administrators, technology directors, teachers, technology integration specialists, pre-service teachers, etc.
Two Conference Presentations:
1) Publish Your Students For A Global Audience - Encourage Better Work
2) Customized Google Maps For Teacher Lessons And Student Projects
Links:
Conference 2022 Website
Session # 1 - Description On Conference Website (Showcase Student Work by Publishing
For A Global Audience)
Session # 2 - Description On Conference Website (Enrich Teaching Lessons and Student
Projects With Google "My Maps"
November 20 - 23, 2021, NYSCATE 2021 Conference, (hybrid in person and hybrid conference), "New York State Association For Computers And Technology"; annual fall statewide conference for administrators, technology directors, educators, technology integration specialists, pre-service teachers, homeschoolers, etc.
Three Conference Presentations:
1) Create Fantastic Educational Tours With The Latest Version Of Google Earth
2) Publish Your Students For A Global Audience - Encourage Better Work
3) Customized Google Maps For Teacher Lessons And Student Projects
Links:
Conference 2021 Website
Publish Your Students For A Global Audience - Encourage Better Work
Customized Google Maps For Teacher Lessons And Student Projects
Create Fantastic Educational Tours With Google Earth WEB
July 23, 2021 LIT Conference 2021 (Learning With Innovative Technology), Virtual Conference Online, SUNY Empire State College, Saratoga, NY; annual technology conference for administrators, technology directors, teachers, technology integration specialists, pre-service teachers, etc.
Two Conference Presentations:
1) Publish Your Students For A Global Audience - Encourage Better Work
2) Customized Google Maps For Teacher Lessons And Student Projects
Links:
Conference 2021 Website
Session # 1 - Description Online (Publish Students For A Global Audience)
Session # 2 - Description Online (Customized Google Maps For Teacher Lessons & Student
Projects)
Sessions Listed On Conference PDF
February 9 - 12, 2021, MassCUE and M.A.S.S. Annual Conference, virtual conference online, "Massachusetts Computer Using Educators"; annual statewide conference for administrators, technology directors, educators, technology integration specialists, pre-service teachers, homeschoolers, etc.
Conference Presentation:
Become A Google Drive and Docs Power User With These Great Tips
Links:
Conference Website
Carol listed on "Presenter Page"
Carol's presentation online (need conference registration to view)
November 21 - 24, 2020, NYSCATE 2020 Conference, virtual conference online, "New York State Association For Computers And Technology"; annual fall statewide conference for administrators, technology directors, educators, technology integration specialists, pre-service teachers, homeschoolers, etc.
Three Conference Presentations:
1) Create Fantastic Educational Tours With The Latest Version Of Google Earth
2) Advanced Features Of Google Drive and Docs - Work More Effectively
3) Google Sites - Teachers And Students Create Professional Looking Websites
Links:
Conference Website
Google Sites Session Listed On Conference Website
Docs/Drive Session Listed On Conference Website
Google Earth Session Listed On Conference Website
August 13, 2020, MassCUE Virtual Googlepalooza Conference (Summer 2020), Virtual Conference Online, "Massachusetts Computer Using Educators," Bedford, MA; Western MA summer technology conference for administrators, technology directors, teachers, technology integration specialists, pre-service teachers, etc.
Three Conference Presentations:
1) Google Sites - A Quick, Easy Way To Create Classroom Websites
2) Become A Google Docs/Drive Power User With These Great Tips
3) Create Fantastic Tours With The Latest Version Of Google Earth
Links:
Conference Website
Google Sites Session Listed On Conference Website
Docs/Drive Session Listed On Conference Website
Google Earth Session Listed On Conference Website
July 10, 2020, LIT Conference 2020 (Learning With Innovative Technology), Virtual Conference Online, SUNY Empire State College, Saratoga, NY; annual technology conference for administrators, technology directors, teachers, technology integration specialists, pre-service teachers, etc.
Three Conference Presentations:
1) Become A Google Docs/Drive Power User With These Great Tips
2) Google Chrome's Lesser-Known Tips and Tricks for Effective Web Searches
3) Create Educational Tours With The Latest Version Of Google Earth
Links:
Conference Website
Session Listed On Conference Website
Session Listed On Conference Website
November 23 - 26, 2019, NYSCATE Conference 2019, (New York State Association For Computers And Technology), Rochester Convention Center, Rochester, NY; annual statewide technology conference for administrators, technology directors, teachers, technology integration specialists, etc.
Two Conference Presentations:
1) Advanced Features Of Google Docs For Teachers And Students, Nov. 24th
2) The "New" Google Sites - Easy Way to Create Your Own Website, Nov. 25th
Links:
Conference Website
Sessions Listed On Conference Website
July 12, 2019, Learning With Innovative Technology Conference 2019, (Conference emphasizing technology integration in the classroom), Sponsored by SUNY Empire State College; held at Saratoga Springs High School, Saratoga Springs, NY, presentations, K-12
Two Conference Presentations
1) "The New Google Sites - A Quick, Easy Way To Create Classroom Websites"
2) "Become A Google Docs Power User With These Great Tips"
Links:
Conference Website
Schedule Of Presentations
Presenter's Sessions Online
August 8, 2018, Western Massachusetts Googlepalooza 2018, (Conference emphasizing GSuite For Education and Google Tools), Trainers are Google Certified; Gateway Regional High School, Huntington, MA, hands-on workshops and presentations, K-12
Two presentations:
1) "The New Google Earth - Virtual Field Trips On Steroids"
2) "Google Chrome's Dynamic Lesser-Known Tips, Tricks, and Features For Effective Web Searches"
Links:
Conference Website
Presenter's Bio On Website
Schedule of Presentations
June 29, 2018, LIT Conference, (Learning With Innovative Technology), Empire State College, Saratoga, NY, annual conference designed for educators interested in the use of technologies in education, K-12 through higher education
Two presentations:
1) "The New Google Earth - Virtual Field Trips On Steroids"
2) "Google Classroom - Create, Assign, Collect, and Grade Student Work Paperlessly"
Links:
Conference Website
Session #1 Description
Session #2 Description
November 18 - 21, 2017, NYSCATE Conference 2017, (New York State Association For Computers And Technology), Rochester Convention Center, Rochester, NY; annual statewide technology conference for administrators, technology directors, teachers, technology integration specialists, etc.
Four Presentations:
1) Presented for Google, Inc. - In the "Google Lounge Large Group Presentation Exhibit Area"
Topic: "The New Google Earth Redesigned For Chromebooks and Browsers," Nov 20th
2) Conference Presentations - Individual Sessions:
A) "Become A Google Docs Power User With These Great Tips," Nov 20th
B) "Geeky Google Tips and Tricks For Effective Web Searches," Nov 21st
C) "The New Google Earth - Field Trips On Steroids," Nov 21st
Links:
Conference Website
Conference Program, 2017
October 9, 2017, New York Teachers' Summit 2017, SUNY Albany, statewide summit sponsored by the State University of New York; held at 8 campuses across the state with 2,500 teachers in attendance; goal is to provide NYS teachers with opportunities to see innovative practices and resources for their classrooms
Topic: "Google Classroom - Create, Assign, Collect, And Grade Student Work Paperlessly"
Links:
Summit Website
Breakout Sessions Listed
November 19 - 22, 2016, NYSCATE Conference 2016, (New York State Association For Computers And Technology), Rochester Convention Center, Rochester, NY; annual statewide technology conference for administrators, technology directors, teachers, technology integration specialists, etc.
Six Presentations:
1) Presented for Google, Inc. - In the "Google Lounge Presentation Exhibit Area"
A) "Harnessing The Power Of Google Chrome," Nov 21st
B) "Getting Creative and Grading With Google Forms," Nov 22nd
C) "Using Google Classroom Effectively And Integrating Its New Features," Nov 21st
2) NYSCATE Conference Presentations - Individual Sessions
A) "Google Classroom - Assign, Collect, and Grade Paperlessly, " Nov 22nd
B) "Geeky Google Tips and Tricks For Effective Web Searches," Nov 20th
C) "Dive Deeper Into Additional Features Of Google Drive," Nov 22nd
Links:
Conference Website
Conference Program, 2016
July 8, 2016, LIT Conference, (Learning With Innovative Technology), Empire State College, Saratoga, NY, annual conference designed for educators interested in the use of technologies in education, K-12 through higher education
Two presentations :
1) "Google's Dynamic "Lesser-Known" Tips, Tricks, And Features For Effective Web Searches"
2) "Google Classroom - Create, Assign, Collect, and Grade Student Work Paperlessly"
Link:
Conference Program (see pages 7 & 9)
May 21-22, 2016, EdTech Summit, (Featuring Google For Education), Guilderland, NY, two day event focusing on deploying, integrating, and using Google's GSuite For Education.
Spotlight Speaker For The Summit
Two presentations:
1) "Google Classroom - Assign, Collect, and Grade Paperlessly"
2) "Dive Deeper Into Additional Features of Google Docs and Google Forms"
Link:
November 22 - 24, 2015 NYSCATE Conference 2015, (New York State Association For Computers And Technology), Rochester Convention Center, Rochester, NY; annual statewide technology conference for administrators, technology directors, teachers, technology integration specialists, etc.
Four presentations:
1) Google Lounge Presentations - For Google, Inc.
A) "New Features In Google Classroom," Nov 23rd
B) "Google's Dynamic Lesser-Known Features For Effective Web Searches," Nov 22nd
C) "Google Docs - Hidden and Advanced Features," Nov 22nd
2) NYSCATE Conference Presentations - Individual Sessions
"Google Classroom - Assign, Collect, and Grade Paperlessly," Nov 22nd
October 25-26, 2015, CECA/CASL Conference, (Connecticut Educators' Computer Association and Connecticut Association For School Librarians), Mohegan Sun Convention Center, Montville, CT; annual statewide educators' technology conference for administrators, technology directors, teachers, and school librarians
Two Presentations:
1) "Google Docs - Great Hidden Features You And Your Students Will Love"
2) "Google's Dynamic Lesser-Known Tips, Tricks, and Features For Effective Web Searches"
Links:
Conference Webpage
Google Docs - Session Description
Google's Dynamic Features - Session Description
April 24-25, 2015, EdTech Summit, (Featuring Google For Education), Albany, NY, two day event focusing on deploying, integrating, and using Google Apps For Education for K-12 educators.
Two Presentations:
1) "Go Farther With Google Forms - Learn Advanced Features"
2) "Google's Dynamic "Lesser-Known" Tips, Tricks, And Features For Effective Web Searches"
April 23, 2015, CASBO Conference (Connecticut Association of School Business Officials), Southington, CT; statewide conference for school business officials from member school districts; business officials, government finance officers, purchasing agents, superintendents, IT staff, and technology directors
Keynote speaker
Topic: "Work Smarter, Not Harder Using Google Apps"
Links:
Session Description On Conference Webpage
December 12, 2014, NERIC Technology Awareness Day 2014 (Northeast Regional Information Center), Albany, NY; regional conference for 146 member school districts; superintendents, board of education, technology directors, teachers, and support staff
Topic: "Clever Ways To Use Google To Enhance Your Work - For Administrators, Teachers, and Students"
November 24 - 26, 2014, NYSCATE Conference 2014, (New York State Association For Computers And Technology), Rochester Convention Center, Rochester, NY; annual statewide technology conference for administrators, technology directors, teachers, technology integration specialists, etc.
Two Presentations:
1) "Google SITES - Classroom Webpages For Home/School Connections"
2) "Google Calendar - Organize Dates, Times, Events, Meetings With Both Colleagues and Students"
Links:
October 23 & 24, 2014, EdTechTeam Hudson Valley Summit, (Featuring Google For Education), Kings Elementary School, Warwick, New York; technology conference EdTech Team NY Google Summit; two day event focusing on deploying, integrating, and using Google Apps For Education for K-12 administrators, educators, IT departments, and librarians.
Presentation:
"Paperless Classrooms With Google Sites, Docs, Forms, & Calendar"
Links:
October 20, 2014, CECA/CASL Conference, (Connecticut Educators' Computer Association and Connecticut Association For School Librarians), Mohegan Sun Convention Center, Montville, CT; annual statewide educators' technology conference for administrators, technology directors, teachers, and school librarians
Presentation:
"Cool Tips For Using Google Apps"
Links:
August 14 - 15, 2014, Maine Google Summit, (Featuring Google For Education), Yarmouth High School, Yarmouth, Maine; third annual statewide technology conference EdTech Team Maine Google Summit; two day event focusing on deploying, integrating, and using Google Apps For Education for K-12 educators.
Two presentations:
1) "Go Farther With Google Forms - Learn Advanced Features"
2) "Google's Dynamic "Lesser-Known" Tips, Tricks, And Features For Effective Web Searches"
Links:
Session Descriptions:
Google's Dynamic Lesser-Known Features
June 21 - 22, 2014, AppsEvents Connecticut Google Summit, (Featuring Google For Education), Greenwich Country Day School, Greenwich, Connecticut; statewide technology conference for K-12 and higher ed educators, staff, and administrators.
Two presentations:
1) "Paperless Classrooms With Google Sites, Docs, Forms, and Calendar"
2) "Google's Dynamic "Lesser-Known" Special Features"
Links:
April 26, 2014, NYLA-SSL 2014 Conference (New York Librarians' Association and Central New York School Librarians), On Center, Syracuse, NY; annual statewide conference
Featured Speaker
Three "Hands-On" Sessions:
1) "Google's Dynamic Lesser-Known Special Features"
2) "Create Customized Google Forms For Your Library, Classroom, Or School-Related Job, Part 1
3)"Create Customized Google Forms For Your Library, Classroom, Or School-Related Job, Part 2
Links:
December 6, 2013, NERIC Technology Awareness Day 2013 (Northeast Regional Information Center), Albany, NY; regional conference for 146 member school districts; superintendents, board of education, technology directors, teachers, and support staff
Topic:
"Set Up A Paperless Classroom With Four Google Tools"
November 24 - 26, 2013, NYSCATE Conference 2013, (New York State Association For Computers And Technology), Rochester Convention Center, Rochester, NY; annual statewide technology conference for administrators, technology directors, teachers, technology integration specialists, etc.
Two presentations:
1) "Do More With Google - Paperless Workflow Using Docs, Forms, and Automatic Scripts"
2) "Google's Dynamic "Lesser-Known" Special Features"
Links:
October 21-22, 2013, CECA Conference 2013, (Connecticut Educators' Computer Association), Mohegan Sun Convention Center, Montville, CT; annual statewide educators' technology conference for administrators, technology directors, teachers, and school librarians
Topic:
"Google: Using Docs , Forms, and Scripts For A Paperless Workflow"
Links:
May 16 & 17, 2013, College Of Saint Rose, Technologies In Education Conference, Albany, NY; conference for K-12 and higher ed - educators, technologists, librarians, administrators
Two Sessions:
1) "Hands-On" Workshop: "Design A Google FORM And Discover Its Many Uses"
2) Overview Presentation: "Using Google Docs, Forms, and Scripts For a Paperless Workflow"
May 14, 2013, Long Island Library Resources Council, Long Island, NY; Google workshop for public and school librarians
Topic:
"Google Docs And Forms For Public And School Librarians"
March 22, 2013, Mobile Learning Summit (Hamilton College), Clinton, NY; one day conference for K-20 attendees; session topics devoted to exploring mobile technologies; attendees comprised of educators, administrators, and information technology professionals
Two Presentations:
1) "Google Chromebooks In The Classroom"
2) "Google Apps For Education"
Links:
Workshop Page (scroll to bottom)
December 14, 2012, BOCES Technology Awareness Day 2012 (Northeast Regional Information Center), Albany, NY; regional conference for 146 member school districts; superintendents, board of education, technology directors, teachers, and support staff
Topic:
"Using Google Docs and Forms Together - An Interactive Approach To Assignments, Learning, And Monitoring Student Progress"
November 18 - 20, 2012, NYSCATE 2012 Conference (New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education), Rochester, NY; statewide educators' annual technology conference; three presentations
Three Presentations:
1) "Interactive Teaching - Google Docs And Forms Together"
2) "Google's Lesser-Known Special Features"
3) "Customized Google Maps For Great Classroom Projects"
Links:
November 10, 2012, NYLA Conference, (New York Library Association) annual conference, trade show, and workshops; school and public librarians
Three hour "hands on" workshop:
"Hands-On Google Tools Workshop For Public And School Librarians"
Links:
October 29, 2012, CECA/CASL Joint Conference 2012, Hartford Convention Center, Hartford, CT; annual statewide educators' technology conference for administrators, technology directors, teachers, and school librarians
- Connecticut Educators' Computer Association, and
- Connecticut Association of School Librarians
Two Presentations:
1) "Google: Using Docs And Forms Together - An Interactive Approach To Assignments, Learning, & Monitoring Student Progress"
2) "Dynamic "Lesser-Known" Google Tools For Effective WEB Searches"
Links:
October 27, 2012, NYSSBA Annual Convention (New York State School Boards Association), Rochester Riverside Convention Center, Rochester, NY; annual convention for school board members and school superintendents.
Presentation:
"Google Apps For Education (GSuite) - Free Tools For A Safer Web Experience"
Links:
August 16 & 17, 2012, Maine Google Apps For Education Summit, Yarmouth, Maine; conference for K-12 and higher ed - educators, technologists, librarians, administrators
Two presentations:
1) August 17th: "Using Docs, Forms, And Sites Together - An Interactive Approach To Assignments, Learning, And Monitoring Student Progress"
2) August 17th: "Create Customized Google Maps For Great Classroom Projects"
June 16, 2012, Ohio PD In Your PJ's, Online conference with sessions streamed live using Google Hangout and Google's "on air" technology; conference for K-12 and higher ed - educators, technologists, librarians, administrators
Invited to present online Google Hangout session:
Topic:
"Create Customized Google Maps For Great Classroom Projects"
June 6 & 7, 2012, South Carolina Midlands Summit, Blythewood, Sourh Carolina; two day conference for educators
"Featured Speaker"
Five presentations:
- June 6th:
1) "Create Customized Google Maps For Great Classroom Projects"
2) "Google Book Search, Book Lists, & eBooks - Awesome Tools For Everyone"
3) "Using Docs And Forms Together - An Interactive Approach To Assignments,
Learning, And Monitoring Student Progress."
- June 7th:
4) "Google's Dynamic, Lesser-Known, Special Features"
5) "Google Earth - Fantastic Student Projects, Teacher Lessons, And LitTrips"
Links:
May 17 & 18, 2012, College Of Saint Rose, Technologies In Education Conference, Albany, NY; conference for K-12 and higher ed - educators, technologists, librarians, administrators
Two presentations:
1) May 17th: "Google Apps For Education - Using Google Tools In A Safe School Environment"
2) May 18th: "iPads Inside and Outside Of The Classroom - Wifi & 3G Uses"
December 9, 2011, BOCES Annual Technology Awareness Day 2011 (Northeast Regional Information Center), Albany, NY; regional conference for 146 member school districts; superintendents, board of education, technology directors, teachers, and support staff
Topic:
"How Teachers And Students Use Google Apps For Teaching And Learning"
November 19-22, 2011, NYSCATE 2011 Conference (New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education), Rochester, NY; statewide educators' annual technology conference; two presentations
Two presentations:
1) "Customized Google Maps For Great Classroom Projects"
2) "Google Apps For Education - For Teaching And Learning"
Links: