a few things I do to manage the pace and content of these courses: I assign students into small groups of three or four students each to discuss course content and present (informally) for the rest of the class. I ask students to create analysis questions for the other sections to answer.  This way, I can unify the questions across all sections (and these questions could be potential essay / test questions). I use the Think-Pair-Share method (a method George outlined a few months ago) to get shyer students (in the larger classes, for instance) to be more vocal. How about you? If you have taught multiple sections of the same course in one semester, what are your tips and tricks to keeping the classes at about the same pace or stage of learning?  Or do you?  How do you manage the sometimes unwieldy number of learning styles across many sections and students? Please leave comments and suggestions below. [Image by Flickr user 00Dann and used under the Creative Commons license.] Elsewhere Online The Online Learning Microsite Information provided by sponsors Budget restrictions are an ever-present threat to innovation on college campuses. Learn how top technology companies are working with institutions to advance online learning as programs continue to expand on campuses across the country. This special sponsored section features resources available to help develop a successful online education program at your institution.