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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Alicia, I believe this is a likely possibility. However, it is probably many years away until technology can provide appropriate learning activities to rival the hands-on, in-class instructional setting of the traditional classroom. Nevertheless, your prediction is well on its way for many lecture/theory classes. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Joye, Consistent encouragement is helpful to almost every student. A good friend of mine once wrote, "How do you know if somebody needs encouragement? - - He or she is breathing." ;-] Keep up the great work. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Joye, Very good. Your dedication will certainly not go unnoticed by most of your students. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Joye, The research evidence is what you have indicated. In a properly constructed, blended class the students often experience the best of both traditional and online instruction. Nice job. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Alicia, Very good. The ratio may depend on multiple factors. Do you have an optimal ratio within a given situation? Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Beth, Practice is a mainstay of the learning environment. Very good. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Felix, Providing them with a pattern is a great way to model the desired behavior. Very nice. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Felix, Yes, both approaches require time. Sometimes a combination of trial and error and acquiring perception from the surroundings can be a good approach. Just a thought. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Felix, You are correct, the structure is very important for many of the learners. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Felix, Both of these are good approach. Thanks for sharing. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt

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