This is a non-majors course with students majoring in everything from Art to Civil Engineering.
Students also range from freshmen to seniors.
Not only does this engage students, it also breaks up the lectures. Learning what students do and don't learn When lecturing to a large audience, it is very difficult to judge what students do and don't follow. The stage of a lecture course creates a barrier between lecturerand students. The most important thing is to make lecture material pertinent and personal, and encourage questions in class. I also encourage students to send me emails, and I always respond within a day.