How do you deliver lectures using powerpoint that don't sound like your just reading?

Question

I teach civics ESL and and want to deliver interesting, engaging lectures to a small group (about 10) but I dont want to just read sentences. (otherwise its just like reading to them).

I want to engage the students so theres no "fall asleep danger" if you get my meaning.

I like using powerpoint but cant seem to find the balance between speaking in normal language vs reading my notes verbatim. How do you do this?

Pro instructors please help!!! thanks.

Answer 1

I think you can deliver your lectures with PowerPoint ,and add your audios to the PPT. So when the PPT files are showing,  your students can view the PPT slide show while listening to your comments.   Maybe the PPT can't record your audios, but why not use some professinal softwares to help you.

I recommend you Moyea PPT to DVD Burner Pro, it can burn PPT to DVD or video so you can paly the PPT on TV or upload to video websites such as Youtube. Additional, it can record audios.

You can get a trial version free from:http://www.dvd-ppt-slideshow.com/ppt_to_...

More information can be get from:http://www.dvd-ppt-slideshow.com/ppt_to_...

Hope it's helpful