Monthly Archives: December 2012

(#136) A Blogger’s Retrospective: 2012 in Review

Posted on December 30, 2012 by stevepiscitelli

 Consider this a look back as we move toward the New Year. Perhaps a nugget or two will provide inspiration. Thank you for your continued support and comments. In May of 2010 I made the decision to begin my first … Continue reading →

Posted in Balance, Blogging, Goals, Gratitude, influence, lessons reaffirmed, priorities, Purpose, retrospective, Year in review | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

(#135) 2012: The Year of Gratitude

Posted on December 23, 2012 by stevepiscitelli

Silent gratitude isn’t very much use to anyone. -Gertrude Stein- About a year ago I read The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. One of the many life success strategies Hardy described was a gratitude journal (of daily entries) he had written for his … Continue reading →

Posted in Appreciation, Civility, Gratitude, Life's purpose, little pleasures, Making a Difference, Mindfulness, Words and Action | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

(#134) Marshmallows, Teaching and Learning

Posted on December 16, 2012 by stevepiscitelli

This exercise allowed them to collaborate, actively search for, and apply (critically think about) concepts and principles in an engaging and memorable manner.  About a year ago I learned of the “Marshmallow Challenge.”  The video at the end of this … Continue reading →

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(#133) Advice from My Scholars: How to Succeed in Life

Posted on December 9, 2012 by stevepiscitelli

The choices we make and do will create our lives. During the final class meeting before exam week begins I ask my students for feedback.  In this case, I ask them to consider advice they would like to pass along … Continue reading →

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(#132) Relevance, Relationships, and Rainbows

Posted on December 2, 2012 by stevepiscitelli

As a teacher I can excite, energize, and educate. But can anyone really motivate another person? I have been preparing for a webinar I will be facilitating for Innovative Educators (January 29, 2013) on the topic of student motivation.  Even … Continue reading →

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