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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Keith, Yes, I agree. Are there any especially successful instructional techniques you have used with such exercises that you would like to share with this forum? Thank you for your contributions. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Austin, These are very realistic and widely accepted. Very good. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Keith, Yes, this may sometimes be the case. Additionally, the reflective experience may confirm the current path and provide enhancement to future components. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Keith, Not letting the details, or extraneous information, sidetrack the efforts toward a solution is a key imperative. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Keith, Great first step. Do you have a formula with which you experienced success for the subsequent steps? Thanks for sharing. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Cindy, Your work with the student on an individual basis, as a unique person, is often enough motivation for them to believe they have value. Your statement "...then we can come up with an action plan." identifies credibility in the plan because they have ownership in a plan that is approved by their current mentor - who cares about them and sees them as a valuable individual. Excellent work on your part. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Maria, This is a very good recommendation. Organized thought is a critical component of problem solving. Thank you for sharing your insight. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Tina, Yes, there are many instructors who have identified the appreciations students conveyed when the instructor confirms specific availability expectations on which the student may rely. Very good points. Thank you for your contribution. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Austin, Yes, sometimes the expectations that are set (by the admissions process, hearsay from friends, etc.) prior to the student entering the learning environment are extremely diffuclt to reverse once they are in class. Nevertheless, the reality "is what it is" and the misinformation acquired by the student is one of today's (many) hazards of the online instructional industry that have yet to be resolved. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Austin, Very good. This seems to provide a solid, comprhensive foundation for any postsecondary class. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt

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