He was introduced to learning theory and its application early in his career and has since written a number of peer reviewed articles focused on learning design and educational technology use including Journal of Management Education, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, and Journal of Educational Technology. He collaborates heavily with instructional designers (IDs) and believes in the ongoing consulting of ID professionals in course design and revision. At present Professor Gerard teaches Strategic Management, International Management, and Entrepreneurship. He otherwise engages in student advisement and other support, varied community service and committee work, and research in both educational technology as well as knowledge-based competition. Gerard can be contacted at [email protected]