Robin, You are on the right track. There is an idea called "the flipped classroom", essentially all that would be done as homework is conducted in class, where there is the availability of the instructor to guide, assist, explain, support, encourage, correct mistakes, etc. Then, PPT lectures, reading and traditional class activities are conducted at home. In this setting, students excel because of near complete access to their instructor. To whatever degree this is employed, this variation of student centered learning is a win-win proposition. Barry Westling