With social media on the rise like Facebook, twiter, Instagram students have alot going on in their mind. If an instructor is not prepared with proper teaching skills he or she will quickly lose their students attention. Starting a class with an outline of what you will be discussing, will give the students a starting point. I strongly agree with being redundant on key points especially when you are preparing them for an exam. Power point slides added a nice visual aid. Storytelling is a great tool. Giving a warm "good morning" smile sets a positive mood in the classroom.