"I almost wish I hadn't gone down that rabbit–hole – and yet – and yet – it's rather curious, you know, this sort of life!"

I often refer to research as "going down the rabbit hole." It's a never–ending process with paths off of paths, hallways leading to nowhere, rooms inside rooms. It can be frustrating, especially for graduate students on a deadline. I wouldn't presume to say, "Don't be frustrated!" That would be pointless. However, when you get frustrated, try to remember that the rabbit hole leads to Wonderland, which may at times bring confusion, but also brings revelation.

With technology constantly changing, schools are investing in technology to help improve and enhance student achievement. Educators need to ensure that students can demonstrate what they know, and not just "know." When implemented properly, these technologies can produce significant gains by boosting engagement with interactive learning especially with at-risk students.

That’s why here at Fitchburg State we offer courses just for teachers. We help you figure out how to best implement technology into your classroom and utilize it to help your students explore and create. By creating the right blend of teaching and technology we can provide the tools necessary for our students to succeed.

Some of our offerings this summer include:

Do you want to read some wonderful books by some of our most unique and compelling voices?  Looking for new authors and works to share with your classes? Want to build a reading list for exams or a thesis? If so, sign up for this hybrid literature class in Summer II!

The Fitchburg State bookstore not only has merchandise to show off your Falcon pride, it's your resource for everything you need to be fully prepared for your GCE course, whether it be in the summer, fall, winter or spring!

Thank you to our partners at Wilson Language Learning for sharing this post which originally appeared on their website.

Wilson is proud to be part of Fitchburg State University’s new Dyslexia Specialist Concentration. This graduate program awards an M.Ed. in Special Education and incorporates Wilson Reading System® (WRS) certification into the curriculum.

Work toward a degree or professional development and still have time for that much-deserved vacation this summer!

Did you resolve to get in shape this year? It’s not too late.

Has your district integrated iPads into the classroom? Is more and more classwork being done on the computer?

We know it’s a busy time of year for everyone. Here at Fitchburg State we’re putting the finishing touches on Winter Commencement and gearing up for GCE Winter and Spring classes. Have you registered yet?

Do you love working with young children and want to help them grow and thrive in a supportive environment?

The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Birth to 8 program at Fitchburg State will help you gain the skills you need to foster the development of young children in a number of early childhood and community-based settings such as: