Dr. S. David Vaillancourt

Dr. S. David Vaillancourt

About me

Dr. S. David Vaillancourt currently serves as the Vice President of Academic Affairs for the College of Health Care Professions based in Houston, Texas. Prior to this post he worked as an e-Learning consultant for companies across the USA. His primary research focus over the past four years has been the development of online learning Engagement Metrics. Dr. Vaillancourt’s 27 years of service in education includes multiple levels of experience in both private and public educational institutions. His professional positions include Online Campus President for Virginia College, National Dean of ITT's Online Division, Director of Education for Ultimate Medical Academy, President of a two-campus allied health college in Utah, Certified Cisco Academy Instructor, Master Certified Novell Instructor, and K-12 public school science teacher.

Dr. Vaillancourt’s BS and MS in Education were earned from Samford University in 1983 and 1989, respectively. He completed his Ed.D. in Instructional Technology and Distance Education from Nova Southeastern University in May 2004. Dr. Vaillancourt designed, founded and chaired the non-profit National Math Bee (2006-2011), which provided an online learning community for over 15,000 elementary school mathematics students in 37 states across the country.  He was a US Army soldier prior to his career in education.

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Hello Keisha,

It was great to work with you in EL102. Best wishes.

Dr. S. David Vaillancourt

Kathy, Very nice. I like your technique. This is a great confidence builder. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Theresa, Well stated. Thank you for sharing your insights. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Heidi, If you have been successful in the traditional classroom and are willing to put in the time and effort to 'learn the ropes of online,' then you will do fine. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
LE, Thnak you for your considered observations and recommendations. Very good. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Jeffrey, You have provided some very good descriptions of the current situation. Thank you for sharing your insights. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Dr. Pogue, This is a well-balanced and comprehensive implementation. What kind of success rate do you usually experience using this approach? Thank you for sharing. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Debra, Your expressed perspective is right on target. The additional 'elements' to which I could best direct you would be the contributions of educators throughout this particular forum thread. Some of theses ideas (from across the country) are very good and open up new ways to help students succeed. Thank you for your contribution to this discussion. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
LE, This is a good aspect on which to reflect. Thank you for sharing your insights. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Kozet, Thank you for your contribution and sharing your insights. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt

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