The instructor doesn’t use the lectern for “cover.” It is a place to check in periodically, to ensure you’re following the lesson plan. The instructor makes eye contact, all the time and with every student. The instructor walks in “Vs” and “Ws” so that his or her back is never turned to the students. Imagine a corner at the back of the stage. The instructor walks forward toward the center of the stage and the student-audience while speaking. He or she then backs away diagonally to complete the “V.” The “W” starts out at a front corner, backs at an angle, facing the students. One may turn to write on the board, but one never speaks while doing so. It’s rude and some of us are hard of hearing. Then the instructor comes forward to center stage, completing the move by backing-then forward again. Give the students’ eyes a moving target. Make them track you..