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Moving around helps keep the audience engaged. Standing in one place can easily put them to sleep. I like to walk around the stage and glance people in the eye. I tend to be expressive with my hands & my voice tones. Walking just reinforces these two.
yes, moving around keeps me more alive and I make better eye contact with audience. I can see more of their facial expressions and it lets them know I am comfortable being closer with them.
yes I agree it engages my students. Doing this makes everyone stay on their toes incase I call on them to comment. Plus I feel like I have everyones attention
Plus...it engages the audience and keeps them "at attention" never knowing when you may be standing next to them (and hopefully they are not asleep).
I am more comfortable using a lectern and standing in one place, but I have found that it is helpful to move around and to move closer to the individuals I am interacting with.
Excellent idea. I like to move around to keep my own blood circulation goingas well (I am old).