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 Jared, Thank you for your contribution to this item. Would you be willing to share some of the more recent research sources that you have encountered? I always like to keep the 'research arsenal' updated. Thanks Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Loretta, Very good. Your individualized comprehense approach looks excellent. Thank you for sharing. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Frank, Questions directed to a student using his/her name can be very 'motivating' for students. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Laura, I see. Thank you for the follow up. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
LE, This is a terrific skill and well worth developing. Very good. Thanks. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Loriann, Redirecting the students' thinking is a continuous task. Also, providing the additional resources is a good idea. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Sunshine, Very good. Thank you for sharing your experience and insight. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Laura, Well stated. Please share the ways in which you have found online to be great for tactile learners. Thank you for your astute contributions. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Laura, These are very helpful insights. Thank you for sharing your experience and insights. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Vimlarani, These are very astute observations. The understanding of the changes is of paramount importance. I agree we (as an 'industry') have not yet embraced the direction, scope or significance of many of these changes. Thank you for your contribution. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt

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