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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Stephanie, Most veteran instructors in online classes agree with you approximation. Good post. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Carol, These are very good 'alternative' uses for online classes beyond just a different delivery mode for the mainstream classes. I like this creative approach to identify online enrollees based on instructional needs per school resources. The policy compliance, due process and logistical issues would need to be thoroughly vetted, but it could provide some significant advantages. Good post. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Carol, Excellent recommendation. I'm glad to hear of your success with it. Thank you for sharing your experience. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Carol, Many have found it to be helpful. It sounds like you may be who could make it work well. for you, too. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Carol, All of your rationale is on target. 12-15 is a very good number for most online classes. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Carol, These are very good insights. They sometime take the position that going to college (online) is an a-la-carte activity that can be fit into an already full life schedule - a lot of the TV advertising 'may' be contributing to that. Thanks for sharing. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Carol, I use the OWLPURDUE link in my instructions, also. Good point. Additionally, my verbiage to encourage them to use the resources and abide by the required format is to indicate that they may choose to obtain the points for correct submission, or not: "Please remember, it is your choice to follow these instructions and to get the most points for your weekly assignment(s), or not to fulfill the requirements and have points deducted. Please allow me to give you the maximum points possible for your work." Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Carol, I'm glad this was helpful. We can all use a boost from time to time. Best Wishes. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Pamela, Having students engage in guided practice case studies is a terrific way to develop analytical skills. Nice going. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Pamela, Yes, reflective thinkiing can add to the long-term memory options for future use by formulating possible alternate scenarios of actual circumstances, thus providing a broader background of 'experience.' Dr. S. David Vaillancourt

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