Investigates the relationship between video, literacy, and cognitive skills. Explores the question of why to use film and television in the classroom. Presents key concepts of media literacy: messages are constructions; messages have legal, economic, and political consequences; and individuals negotiate meaning in media. (SK)

Survey responses from 100 providers and 100 purchasers of open learning materials/media found confusion over the definition of open learning; use in management development to be recent; and a shift to CD-ROMs and videoconferencing. Purchasers and end-users determined success of a medium; therefore, stakeholders' context/environment should be…

Explains how a management education video on the Challenger disaster was created and insights gained from the experience. Reflects on its use in promoting organizational transformation. (SK)