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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Madhuchanda, Good job providing encouragement and instruction. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Thomas, Good work with the "we" approach. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Don, Good supportive and constructive feedback. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Revonna, Yes, the traditional classroom conflicts can differ in nature from the online. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Robert, Good - I read your correction/follow-up. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Stephanie, Good approach. Thank you for sharing. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
william, Very good. This is inline with many institutions. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
maryln, Individual phone conversations are becoming more commons between online instructors and students. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Alexander, Yes, today that may be true, but in 100 years it may be very different. In Gutenburg's day they may have been saying that scrolls would not ever be completely replaced by books. Technology and popular opinion continue to change things. Especially as the generations pass. Except now, there is much greater change within a generation. Just a thought... Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
william, This is a prime motivator for many things. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt

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