My target audience would be the teachers of today. Because technology is becoming a bigger part of peoples lives as time goes on, adapting new teaching styles while using technology is necessary to keep up.

The three methods of technology based training I chose were:

1. Blended learning

2. Distance Learning

3. Adaptive training

• Incorporates both technology based learning with in person face-to-face learning

• Students are able to take learning at their own pace

• Students are more responsible for their own learning, instead of relying on the teacher

Pros:

Among the pros of blended learning, students being able to take the course and or assignments at their own pace when done correctly is a great benefit. This way students won't be come overwhelmed with trying to keep up.

Cons: The responsibility students have for their own work may become a hindrance if not managed properly. Because the responsibility is on the students those who neglect their work may be overwhelmed.

I was able to be apart of a blended learning class back in high school, and I really appreciated how nice it was to manage my own work.

• Students can learn from anywhere as long as they have a device that connects to the internet

• Students can choose their learning environment

• Heavily reliant on students having a device that connects to the internet

Pros:

The fact that students can learn anywhere in the world with the distance learning method is spectacular. Students can learn from different schools across the country without leaving the safety of their own home, as well as learning in a comfortable space of their choosing.

Cons:

The cons that come with distance learning is that specific classes cannot be taught the same way as in person. Some classes, such as some nursing classes require in person learning due to the magnitude of the profession.

In my own personal experience, I have taken many classes online because I live in San Antonio. It is a very convenient method of learning but it some cases it does not feel as right as in person learning.

Pros:

In terms of learning this method may be most efficient for an individual. The main idea is to work on where the student is lacking, so improving these areas will create great progress.

Cons:

Formulating a specific plan for one or two individuals isn't too difficult, but creating a specific plan for a classroom of twenty may be challenging for a single teacher to do.

At the elementary school I work at, I have eight students. They each have different fields they are strong in as well as fields they lack in. It is challenging but coming up with specific tasks for them to work on in their own field is rewarding in their learning.

Distance Learning:

https://www.techsmith.com/blog/distance-learning/

Adaptive Learning:

https://www.smartsparrow.com/what-is-adaptive-learning/

With these training plans teachers would implement each method for their classroom and study which method raises the most engagement for the class. Teachers may also cycle through these methods so students have the excitement of something "new".