We are required to give our theory lecture presentations through power point. Is it better to let the students take notes from the power point or to run off a copy of the power point and have them fill in notes on the lines next to each slide. Part of me feels that this would help them have a better study guide. However, when the have to take notes and just look at the slide, making them write down everything might make them retain the material better. I have mixed emotions about this and would like some guidance on these… >>>

In our curriculum we have to combine module 1 students with module 2 students for a 2 week theory period to finish module 2's theory requirements. My module 1 class takes notes, has great class participation on all the subject matters and very eager to learn. The module 2 class came from a different teacher. They are eager to learn and good students and make good grades, however they do not take notes or want to participate in classroom discussion. Neither module has had the theory subject matter before. Any suggestions on how to get them more motivated for participation?… >>>