Students must recognize your familiarity and expertise with the topic, and in turn expect the "ownership" of an assigned topic from the student when they are asked to present.

Before each class, check for an operating PC and projector, internet if needed, access to the school server, markers for the wipe-board, temperature, lighting, etc. and call in any issues beforehand, especially for a later PM class when repair staff may be leaving.

From day one, make clear the advantage this course will provide the student someday in the industry marketplace.

That thought will be appreciated by the students.