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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Claudia, Yes, the non-verbal tools are much less available, but I find that most good classroom teachers are able make the transition after only two or three (challenging) class terms. Keep up the good work. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Donna, Yes, I believe this sums it up well. It is the "appropriately" that often introduces ambiguity into the situation. Thank you for your contribution. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Gwendolyn, Very good. You are correct that the instructors should provide equal educational opportunities,where possible, whether online or face-to-face. Thank you for sharing your insights. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Noel, Keeping the student looking ahead and maintaining focus on the goal is an excellent strategy. Encouraging engagement with the instructor and the other students is also very good. Thank you for your insights. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Dalene, Your gentle, yet firm, manner would prove most effective in the majority of situations. Very nice. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Dalene, Most excellent! I do remember some of our philosophical jaunts - greatly appreciated. The multifaceted approach to support a focal point of communication can be very successful. Well done. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Noel, I like your enthusiasm, dedication and persistent attitude. I do agree that you can get many students to respond "eventually" to consistent and helpful outreaches. Hang in there! Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Dalene, Your evaluative comments ring true to my experience, teaching online since 1999. I do remember an instance where college representative drove to an online student's house (within the same city), because of the lack of response to outreaches as extensive as the one you described. The student didn't appreciate the "intrusion" and wrote a nasty letter to the president of the college (me). I agree, there is a limit to what we can and should do for nonparticipating online students. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Dalene, Excellent recommendation! Specific and open-ended is a strong combination in the Socratic process. Very nice. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Kerry, Very good points. Most of the kinesthetic arts are not (yet) available to be taught in the online classroom. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt

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