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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James, Yes, this is fulcrum of cooperative learning. Very good. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Paul, This is a terrific example of the eclectic application of differing intelligences. Thank you for sharing your experince and insight. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Ron, That is definitely a way to get them to think critically about what you are saying. Keep it fun. Nice going. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Marie-Anne, This is a terrific (and tasteful) way to apply the critical thinking process. Thanks. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Paul, What an excellent example of 'applied' critical thinking. Thank you. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Sheila, Well stated. Thank you for sharing your insights. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Debra, Very good and thorough. Well done. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Marie-Anne, I appreciate your comment about common sense. Einstein's quote about common sense puts it this way; "Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen." Another scholar stated, "Common sense to a farmer is probably quite different than common sense to a financier." This is a good principle to keep in mind as instructors when we have a class of students from widely varying backgrounds. Thank you for sharing your insights. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Lois, Excellent. Keep unlocking those doors. Thank you for your contribution, Dr. S. David Vaillancourt
Russell, Very well stated. Thank you for contributing your insights. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt

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