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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Andrea, I like your approach. Very consistent. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Andrea, Yes, reflective inquiry is a very good strategy. Thank you. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Walt, Thank you for sharing your experience and projection. I wish you the best as you teach online. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Jerry, Thank you for your in-depth response. This is excellent information. As I understand your last state, the institution pays the instructor the same for one section of 35 as it does for two sections? Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Brandon, Again, good points. The modeling aspect to provide examples is very good. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Deb, Very good example. Pausing to take in account available information is a key. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Deb, Excellent sports tie-in. Thank you for your contribution. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Marcia, Yes, this is the ideal. Good description. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Brandon, Good points. There are many who logistically need the online class, but many who prefer the traditional. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Brandon, Yes, this is a realistic viewpoint. One of the best tools for the instructor to get students engaged is to make a direct correlation between the student's contribution and the grade. Well stated. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt

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