ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING NETWORKS PUBLICATIONS (ALN) - ALN Web sponsors two publications covering asynchronous learning networks topics ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING NETWORKS MAGAZINE (ALN Magazine) and the JOURNAL OF ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING NETWORKS (JALN).

Pedagogy is the focus of the latest issue (vol. 2, issue 2, October 1998) of ALN Magazine. Articles include"Cultural Studies in Cyberspace Teaching with New Technology," by David Finkelstein and Linda Dryden, Napier University, U. K.; "Models of Online Courses," by Robin Mason, The Open University, U. K.; and "Web-Based Technology for Engaging Students across Vast Distances," by A. J. Turgeon, Pennsylvania University. The complete issue is available on the Web at http://www.aln.org/alnweb/mag azine/maga_ v2_i2.htm

Articles from the latest issue (vol. 2, issue 2, September 1998) of JALN include"Institutionalized Resistance to Asynchronous Learning Networks," by David Jaffee, Department of Sociology, SUNY-New Paltz; "The Impact of Student Verbal/Visual Learning Style Preference on Implementing Groupware in the Classroom," by D'Arcy Becker and Meg Dwyer, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and "Net-Learning Strategies for On-Campus and Off-Campus Network-enabled Learning," by John R. Bourne, Center for Innovation in Engineering Education, Vanderbilt University. The complete issue is available on the Web at http://www.aln.org/alnweb/journal/jaln_vol2is sue2.htm

ALN Magazine and JALN are published by Vanderbilt University for the ALN Web. For more information see Webhttp://www.aln.org/alnweb/

1998 NEW CONNECTIONS A GUIDE TO DISTANCE EDUCATION, 2nd Edition - This second edition primer by Jay Alden, is a good choice for the lay academic audience. The book outlines delivery technologies ranging from Point-to-Point Microwave to Desktop Video. It includes technology descriptions and pros and cons for adopters. It also includes short sections on The Characteristics of Successful Distance Learning Programs; Types of Distance Learning Programs; Implementing Faculty Development Programs; and Technology Planning. The book is published by the Instructional Telecommunications Council (ITC), an Affiliated Council of the American Association of Community Colleges. Visit the ITC at http://www.sinclair.edu/community/itc/