Below are recent presentations. Selected topics of interest include literacy, inquiry, research skills, professional growth and professional learning, makerspaces and the maker movement, librarian-classroom teacher collaboration, the incorporation of educational technology into instruction, and social media.
Hazlin, Gretchen and Susanna Carey. "MakerCare: Making with a Purpose." Virginia Association of School Librarians Potomac Regional Conference. Aldie, VA. 9 Mar. 2019. Concurrent session.
Hazlin, Gretchen and Susanna Carey. "Library Smackdown: Lesson Ideas Across the Curiculum." Librarians Winter In-service, Fairfax County Public Schools, Reston, VA. 4 Feb. 2019. Concurrent session.
2018
Hazlin, Gretchen and Lara Ivey. "The IGNITE Project from VAASL."Virginia Association of School Librarians Annual Conference. Williamsburg, VA. 29 Nov. 2018. Idea Lab Poster session.
Hazlin, Gretchen. "Finding Appropriately Leveled Texts: Supporting ALL Students as Readers." Kilmer Middle School, Fairfax County Public Schools, Vienna, VA. 22 Sept. 2017.
Hazlin, Gretchen. "Moving, Doing, Learning in a Middle School Library." Middle School Librarians Fall In-Service, Fairfax County Public Schools. Willow Oaks Administrative Center, Fairfax, VA. 4 Nov. 2016. Presentation.
Hazlin, Gretchen and Krissy Ronan. "Upgrade Your PD." Virginia Association of School Librarians Annual Conference. Norfolk, VA, 22 Oct. 2016. Concurrent session.Virginia Association of School Librarians Annual Conference. Norfolk, VA. 21 Oct. 2016. Concurrent session.
Hazlin, Gretchen and Krissy Ronan. "Maximizing the 4Cs in a 21st Century Learning Environment." Academic Diversity Institute, Fairfax County Public Schools. Lake Braddock Secondary School, Burke, VA. 13 Aug. 2014. Concurrent session.
Hazlin, Gretchen, Sarah Pevner, and Krissy Ronan. "ESOL Bursts: Research for the 21st Century." Secondary ESOL Fall In-Service, Fairfax County Public Schools. Fairfax High School, Fairfax, VA. 28 Aug. 2013. Concurrent session.
Hazlin, Gretchen, Sarah Pevner, and Krissy Ronan. "Inquiry Bursts: Research in the 21st Century." Share Fair -- Clusters 2 & 8, Fairfax County Public Schools. Oakton High School, Oakton, VA. 25 Feb. 2013. Concurrent session.
Hazlin, Gretchen, Sarah Pevner, and Krissy Ronan. "Inquiry Bursts: Research in the 21st Century." Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL) Annual Conference. Hampton Roads, VA. 8-9 Nov. 2012. Concurrent session.
Hazlin, Gretchen and Krissy Ronan. "Inquiry Bursts: The CUA Edition." Design and Production of Multimedia (LSC 752), Catholic University of America, School of Library and Information Science. J.E.B. Stuart High School, Falls Church, VA. 25 Sept. 2012. Presentation.
Hazlin, Gretchen, Leslie Howard, Sarah Pevner, and Krissy Ronan. "Inquiry Bursts: Research Mini-Lessons in the New Pacing Guide." Middle School English/Language Arts Department Chairs Meeting, Fairfax County Public Schools. Key Middle School, Springfield, VA. 11 Apr. 2012. Presentation.
Hazlin, Gretchen, Leslie Howard, Sarah Pevner, and Krissy Ronan. "Inquiry Bursts: Research in the 21st Century." Internet @ Schools, Computers in Libraries. Washington, DC, 23 Mar. 2012. Concurrent session.
Hazlin, Gretchen, Leslie Howard, Sarah Pevner, and Krissy Ronan. "Inquiry Bursts: Research in the 21st Century." Librarians Winter In-Service, Fairfax County Public Schools. West Springfield High School, Springfield, VA. 31 Jan. 2012. Concurrent session.
2011
Friese, Beth and Gretchen Hazlin. “Multigenre Research and Composition.” American Association of School Librarians National Conference. Minneapolis, MN. 28 Oct. 2011. Concurrent session.
Hazlin, Gretchen, Leslie Howard, Sarah Pevner, and Krissy Ronan. "Inquiry Bursts: Research in 21st Century." High School English Teachers In-Service, Fairfax County Public Schools. West Springfield High School, Springfield, VA. Aug. 2011. Concurrent session.