Connecting could be as easy as 1,2,3
According the Benevolent Burgess, the third step in reaching one's inner corsair is building Rapport. Connecting with students in manner that let's them know you realize they are more than subjects to be taught at, that they are complex persons with multi-views and interests. Building Rapport is an essential life skill. Not only is import for teachers, but for everyone - it is powerful, and rather going into a long dialogue ...I'll let a true master tell you how to build rapport...Tony Robins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dENi7K2lX4U
Miku-tan Connect
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ77rATP3x8