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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Jeff, Keeping an open mind and a broad perspective can sometimes make concentration and focus on a single situation more difficult. However, those who best handle this conundrum often have more innovative solutions. Good post. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Chris, I like that perspective. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Paul, Well stated. Yes, the 'classical intelligence' quotient (IQ) is heavilty weighted on verbal intelligence. There are many 'hands-on' technical vocations that score high in other intelligence measurements. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Ann, Perfect. Thank you for sharing this comprehensive approach. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Tammie, Your reminder to "make time for them to reflect" is a great point. Sometimes we as teachers don't amply provide this component of the learning environment. Nice call. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Tammie, The outcomes based educational movement is concerned with precisely that. I like your term "instructor intelligence" as a metric that may include competency student application. Good thoughts. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Tammie, That is certainly a component. Knowing that you need to slow down is not always enough to make you do so. Self-discipline to look at the bigger picture in contrast to the immediate and superficial situation can make a big difference. Well stated. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Tammie, Certainly, the ability to question the "behind-the-scenes" aspects of the situation is a very good characteristic. Very nice. Thank you for sharing your insight. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Margaet, Yes, when seconds count with critical decisions this would be a critical characteristic. Well stated. Thanks for sharing Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Brian, Very good points. Each delivery mode and has its own advantages and challenges. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt

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