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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Mazen, Yes, these are all excellent approaches. Scenario-based simulations are being developed at an increasing rate for online classes. In the very near future, the online environment will have a great many more interactive, application activities. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Mariya, I concur with your approach. Highlighting, summarization and clarification are the primary responsibilities of the teacher in the discussion forum. Allowing the students to explore and converse in THEIR discussion forum with only guidance by instructor is an important step in empowering them to take responsibility for their engagement in the course. Well stated. Thank you for your insights. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Mariya, Very good. You have outlined a comprehensive summary of the online teachers' mission. Well stated. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Claudia, Very good. Thank you for your insightful contribution. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Claudia, Thank you for your considered feedback. This is very helpful to the process. I hope these procedures are useful to you in the future for classes you facilitate. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Kristin, Nicely done. Requiring a 'slow down' for many of our students is a must. Having them write their intial thoughts, then reflect on the intial reaction as they assimilate additional information is a great means by which they may sse the benefit of critical thinking. Thanks for sharing your insights. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Madelyn, Very good. The research supports your postion. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Madelyn, This sounds about right. Your rationale for this type of class makes good sense. Thank you for sharing your insight. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Anthony, Yes, open-ended questions provide an excellent door to the critical thinking process and deeper analysis of the topic. Very good. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Claudia, Excellent. I am so very glad this has been helpful. I wish you the best in your future online classes. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt

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