Author Archives: Steve Piscitelli

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About Steve Piscitelli

Community Advocate and Author

(#140) Do You Want the News to Establish Your Mindset?

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

Do you want a news commentator or weather personality establishing your mindset for the day? One night this past week, after I shut down my computer I decided to catch the evening news before I went to bed. All I … Continue reading →

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(#139) Using Technology with a Purpose

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

There are 257 million mobile subscribers in the United States. Of that number, about 128 million are smart phone users. Think of the possibilities! Two things happened in class this week that reaffirmed the potential for the smart use of … Continue reading →

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(#138) Do You Need To Catch Up With Yourself?

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

Their intentions may be wonderful but their execution is less than satisfactory. Years ago a student of mine made a simple yet profound observation. This student had the habit of postponing assignments. He was a huge procrastinator.  Quickly, his backlog … Continue reading →

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(#137) I’m Glad My Mother Taught Me To …

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon a file folder I had forgotten about. The label on the folder simply said “My Mother.”  When we consider our parents, teachers, friends, neighbors, spiritual leaders, mentors, and even total strangers with whom … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

 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 Steve Piscitelli

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 Steve Piscitelli

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 →

Posted in collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, effective teaching, Student success, Teaching | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

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

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

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 →

Posted in Discipline, Dreams, Student advice, Student success, Success | Tagged , , , , , , | 15 Comments

(#132) Relevance, Relationships, and Rainbows

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

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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(#131) One Penny at a Time

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

Whether it’s wealth-building or a weight-loss program or writing your first book have a plan, take specific steps each day, and remember that you will realize your dreams one step at a time. As cliché as it might sound, it … Continue reading →

Posted in financial literacy, Goals | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments