My Elearning Doubts

As a teacher, I find it quite easy to believe that young people nowadays are really getting into the relatively new wave of education. Perhaps, elearning is truly an inevitable process for students and teachers for generations to come.

So on my part, I still have to study how this entire system works. I heard that there are as many different elearning training solutions for various companies as there are as many students in a university. And sadly, I’m not really into this phase yet.

The problem is I can’t really imagine myself trying to explain what gerunds are to Koreans in front of the computer. I mean besides not fully understanding how this elearning stuff works, the thing I worry about most is the virtual communication. I think this kind of teaching would just promote the lack of interaction on a personal level, like being insincere on a certain point. Not to mention I also feel awkward talking to the screen all day while also requiring to repeat a lot of words because of some faulty equipment. But then again, perhaps it’s really just up to the people involved in the learning process. I guess teaching will become one of those office jobs now if ever this trend dominates the traditional classroom type of education.


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In a lot of ways, it makes life easier. I guess that’s the whole point of having technology, right? I don’t have to transfer classrooms before any class or have trouble over going out from home only to be late at work. The working schedule can also be flexible for some online teachers, although not as flexible as those with the students.

Plus, I get to teach different kinds of students from different nationalities. Somehow it also makes it a lot easier to teach because you don’t have to mind so many students at the same time and get irritated by several distractions during the lessons. But still, I feel doubtful about this whole elearning training solutions that the manager in the company I am going to work keeps talking about. Well, I guess only time can tell.

Me and Fran in Our Barbados Small Hotel

Fran and I went to Barbados last month. We stayed at this awesome Barbados small hotel that had the most charming rooms. The place was truly beautiful. Fran and I agreed to go back to the very same place next year.


For the price of the hotel, we really got our money’s worth. The hotel was located at the Eastern side of the island, just a few minutes away from long beach. It was such a value; we really saved a lot of money by staying there. And the best part is that the place was great. I did not expect as much service and quality from a Barbados small hotel. It just goes to show you that there still a lot of great deals in Barbados. People, (including myself) think that the Caribbean country is an expensive place since so many celebrities go there. But it is actually quite affordable if you just know where to stay and where to eat. I love Oistins, by the way. That town has the best seafood fry I have ever tasted.


Here’s Fran and myself getting ready for some jet skiing fun. This was taken by some guy who was checking us out so I decided that we could take advantage of the guy and make him a slave for the day. We made him carry our stuff and rub suntan lotion on our backs.

Ah, that beautiful Caribbean Sea water. No words can fully describe the beauty of that place. I definitely fell in love at first sight with that perfectly azure beach. We met a couple of cute locals at this beach and they treated us to lunch (ah yes, the perks of being sexy). Then at night we partied at the southern coast of the island near the Gap where the night life of the island is located. It was a good thing that our Barbados apartment hotel was located at the center of the island because we were near everything. We went to the majestic north shore as well before we left.

Dover Beach Hotel in Barbados Lowers Rates

Barbados (February 18, 2010) – The Dover Beach hotel in Barbados lowers it rates this summer. The discounted offers have actually started since last year when the recession at the U.S. was at its peak. Barbados is well known for its tourism industry and nearly fifty percent of the tourists that come to the island are Americans. This is why the Dover Beach hotel in Barbados along with many others have lowered their rates since the recession is discouraging many from going on an expensive vacation.

Dover beach gives, perhaps what most critics agree as one of the best locations a hotel in Barbados could have. It is very private. For those looking for a combination of being privately secluded white Barbados beach and yet close to the town, then this hotel is the best choice. It is a walk away from St. Lawrence Gap which is where the Barbados nightlife lives. There are many restaurants, bars, and clubs in the Gap along with duty free shops. It is also just fifteen minutes away from the Airport as well as the capital city of the Barbados, Bridgetown which is another great place to visit and to shop in.

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Dover Beach Hotel is also great since it brings high value to one’s money. The place is very beautiful and yet one can afford to bring the whole family in because the rates are not really so high. And now that the rates have gone down due to the economic recession of the U.S. then this is really the best time to take advantage of the hotel.

The southern coast is the place to be for people who love the night life. But it is also the place to be for those who want to experience the spirit of the country since many heritages locations and tourist spots of interest are in the south. Some of the best beaches and dining choices are also located in the southern coast.

The place may not have the biggest rooms for the rates, but considering the location, one can really save more money in the Dover Beach Hotel since all the traveling expenses will be cut in half if not eliminated. Those who are young and who love to explore the island on their own and go to the beaches on foot will find that the location of Dover Beach makes up for the small accommodations.

How to Find the Best Hotel in Barbados

After months and months of being a corporate slave, one cannot help but give in to the itch to splurge and get the money straight to the cash register. It is either buying a really expensive pair of shoes or booking a vacation trip with friends – It’s really up to one’s choice on how to spend the money he has worked so hard for. And when it comes to chilling out in a hot vacation destination, it’s hard not to include Barbados in the list.

So the destination is settled, but that does not make things any easier. Remember that the hotel or apartment where you will spend your vacation can have a huge effect on how the vacation is spent. Staying in a cheap and crappy hotel, even if it is located in the most beautiful island, is still a cheap and crappy hotel. Nothing can change that. So to save yourself from stress and disappointment, I present to you my list of ways on how you can book the best hotel in Barbados.


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1. Do not take Google’s word for it.
I know that Google is like the Bible for vacationers, but remember that not all hotels that appear on the top pages of Google can give you your money’s worth. Just because they are number one when you search for “Best hotel in Barbados” doesn’t mean it’s for real. It could just be a product of a good Internet marketing strategy. So what to do now that good ol’ handy Google is not that of a reliable source? Go to hotel review sites. These sites can give you a better overview of the hotel’s quality and service. More importantly, you can read reviews written by actual vacationers themselves.

2. Get a trusted travel agent. Seeing it on the net just won’t do for some people so why don’t you just verify it for yourself through the help of a travel agent?

3. If you don’t trust Google and travel agents, maybe it’s time to get the help of the Barbados Tourism Authority. Just drop them a call at 011 (+246) 427 2623 or browse through their websites. They can give you information on hotel rates, reviews, and the latest attractions in Barbados hotels. This is probably the best way to find a hotel in Barbados that suits your needs and specification.