Jose H. Gonzalez Weblog

New Blog site- josehgonzalez.com

Jose — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:55:23 +0000

Please visit my new blog at www.josehgonzalez.com!

AEE presentation – Adventure Entrepreneur

Jose — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:43:07 +0000

AEE – NE Regional conference presentation

Jose — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:11:09 +0000

Here is a copy of my presentation:

http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=d8ttc6x_12dbs7q9g5

Yvon Chouinard founder of Patagonia Inc.

Jose — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:52:11 +0000

My favorites (del.icio.us) – Part 2

Jose — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:00:58 +0000

Recently I have included a training video for blood borne pathogens to be used on the web based Recreation assistant training. Although the video is catered to the health industry there are many transferable skills. I also included Think free since it was recommended by one of our classmates (Thanks Bill!). Think free works similar to google doc, in which you can collaborate online and make changes to documents live without having to send them back and forth via email. I also have Window Movie Maker 2, which is a great training video to learn how to use the movie maker software that comes with Microsoft Windows. You can also find Ron Kaufman’s customer service video which I also hope to use for the online training. The Swiss ball rolling exercise is a great video training for practicing kayaking rolls on land. I am going to put this video on the PSU Recreation Blog soon. Lastly, I have a Ski and Snowboard video workout that I am also going to move to the PSU Recreation blog soon.

First break all the rules

Jose — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:51:32 +0000

I have a 45 minute commute every day to work. Thanks to audible.com my commute is very entertaining and educational. The reading that I enjoy is non fiction because of the intellectual growth value. On the other hand, when I want to escape or relax I rather watch a movie. My wife would argue that you can learn about human nature through literature in general. I stick to my non fiction. Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman in their book First break all the rules emphasizes that to excel as a manager one must do the following: 1. Select talented staff, 2. Set expectations, 3. Motivate the person, 4. Develop the person. The last activity is the one that I want to expand in this posting. Developing staff members is an individual process that has to be mapped in order to achieve the desired outcome. You need to keep track of each person’s strengths, weaknesses and work habits in order to train them to be a better employee. Also, by starting them each off with an effective training program the development of employees is set on a good foundation, since each person will know the expectations of the manager, and hopefully, how they need to achieve them. Good training is a core element but not the only element for development

Vodpod Widget

Jose — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:17:41 +0000

While I was setting up the new PSU Rec programs blog (www.psurecreation.wordpress.com) I discovered the Vodpod widget. What a great tool! This widget allows you to put all of your favorite videos in one location. You can tag them and write a short description. Currently, I am using this widget for fitness instructional videos as well as for fun recreational videos. When I create my training videos, I’ll be using it for that purpose as well.

My favorites (del.icio.us) PART 1

Jose — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:11:00 +0000

Since I am looking at using the video as a tool for training, finding different online resources to help me with this task is a must. Ourmedia Learning Center provides the readers with the “how to” for multiple video tasks. This website shows how to convert DVD videos for use on the iPod, downloading videos from the web to be used on the computer and many more tips.

Cast blaster tutorial is an excellent tutorial on how to use the free software (Castblaster) to create a podcast. I have downloaded the trial version and I hope to create the voice that will go along with the video for my training videos. It is an open source program.

Audacity (Editing video) is a free open source software that can be use to create podcasts.

You Tube Video toolbox tips

Jose — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:21:40 +0000

YouTube toolbox is a great resource for video filming and editing techniques. This specific link offers some tips to make the video stand out. http://www.youtube.com/t/studio_article_15

I welcome ideas and tips on how to use video as a vehicle for training. My own ideas are going to be posted soon.

Ipod video

Jose — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:39:08 +0000

What do people think about using video for training? I found this site http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/ that turns any video into the Ipod format. HAS ANYONE TRIED IT?