The one thing I have found to work well is to get the students to work in groups. Perform an interactive presentation of the topic, sharing personal experiences which gives the students the realization that you are human too. Once the information is delivered, have the students work together in small groups using the information given,as well as step by step manual procedures to achieve their goal. There are stopping points to verify their progress as well as answer questions they may have. Getting their hands on the product immediately is a great learning tool.