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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David, Good perspectives. Thank you for sharing. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Leigh, Very good insights. Thnak you for sharing. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Madhuchanda, Yes, that is more likely. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Leigh, I have heard this described as being like "trying to push a wet string across the table." Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Keisha, Yes, the nonverbal communication takes a big hit. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
william, Very good. Thanks for sharing. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
David, Very well stated. Thank you for your contribution. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
william, Yes, the discussion is very demanding. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Kelly, Well stated. Keep up the good work. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
maryln, Yes, it is important for the success of many students to know the instructor is engaged. Many instructors engage promarily through email (including, individual comments to students about the discussion board) and assignment feedback. Then the instructor is more of 'on the side' in the discussion board. I have seen this style work, as well. But the instructor participation needs to be there in either case. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt

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