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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Robin , Timeliness of the feedback from the instructor can be a powerful motivator. Very good. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Nicholas, Continued availablility coupled with follow-up encouragement. Very good. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Robin , This is consistent with many educators' experiences. Thak you for sharing yours. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Thomas, Excellent ratios and rationale. Thanks. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
James, It is not uncommon for the institution to set the minimum threshold for the course expectations. Most give a great deal of flexibility to the instructor once the minimum items are covered. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
James, You posed some good recommendations and questions. Some LMSs are begining to have audiovisual contact capabilities that may be recorded. This is one of my preferences. Thank you for your contribution to this forum. Welcome. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Dale, Good to address the use of the open forum to the entire class. Thank you. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Dale, Very sound. Good advice. Thank you for your contribution. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Hello Dale, Your open availability approach is terrific. By establishing your "approachability" with the stduents you have removed a great barrier for many. Nice work. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Dale, The probing questions are one of the best tools. Excellent approach. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt

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