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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Paul, You are so very right. The day-to-day modeling of the expectations is critical. Great point! Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Paul, This is an excellent addition and summation. Thank you for adding your insights to this robust conversation. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Dalene, Very well done! This is a terrific explanation of your approach. Keep up the wonderful work you do with the students. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Dalene, I agree with your assessment of the student needs and "there will always be those who do better in a physical classroom." However, do you think the face-to-face instruction might one day (2050) be available only to those who can afford it because the public systems may become able to financially support only the less expensive onlineinstruction for the masses? Just a thought... ;-] Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Very Well stated, Miss Dalene! Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
RICARDO, Thank you for sharing this experience. Unwavering guidance away from opinion toward well-defined, established requirements is often required to keep the learner on track. Great example. Well done. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
RICARDO, Excellent recommendations. Using the Socratic approach, with positive encouragement that directs the students to specific action on their parts. Thank you for sharing your insights. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
RICARDO, Well stated. The academic exchange of ideas can be a bit easier to maintain as the central focus, when the aforementioned distractions are eliminated. Very good. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Mariya, Very good point. Engaging students by focusing on the instructional activities (as opposed to their lack of engagement) can be a very effective means. Thank you for sharing your insights. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Lauren, You are correct. Setting expectations for timely communication and responses are foundational to successful online instruction. Well stated. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt

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