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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Dr. Kimberly, Yes, the lack of non-verbal communication does have a significant impact bon many. Sometimes those real-time audiovisual sessions can help with this. Even phone calls can help by "hearing it in their voice." Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Desiree, Your distinction is important, because the dynamics can be very different. Thank you for sharing your experience. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Dr. Kimberly, This the heart of the instructor responsibilities. Well stated. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Dr. James , The private discussion to focus the learner on success in the course is a good route. Thank you. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Earl, I believe there are few who would argue the additional effort and time for students and instructors in the online environment over the traditional. Good point about the additional benefit of the discussion board. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Shawna, Well stated. This puts it in a nutshell. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Michele, Very good. This is good advice. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Dr. James , These are solid responses for each student. Nice. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Earl, My wife often reminds me "It's not what you said it, but how you said it." Very good point. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Shawna, Good point. This is why I like the audiovisual meeting that are becoming more common in the online classrooms. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt

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