Yes, because the biggest problem is calling it 'pre-work' in the first place. Time and again, trainers tell me that they have trouble getting trainees to complete their 'pre-work'. For some this failure has become such an obstacle that it threatens the whole basis of blended learning, which will typically mix asynchronous activities (which these trainers would categorise as 'pre-work' and 'post-work') alongside the synchronous (whether bricks-and-mortar classroom or its virtual equivalent). So is the concept of pre-work doomed? Well, yes and no. Other activities are optional extras.

We learnt to be ultra-careful with syntax, to use error messages to help troubleshooting, and to write code together to catch problems quickly. search for and find answers to problems in forum postings. They are developing wider thinking and problem-solving skills within a context of sharing, cooperation, peer feedback and self motivated challenges. How did you do that?" Seven.