Stars in My Online Education World: Profiles I met in the 1980s.

This episode documents the early history of distance learning through a directory of influential figures Morten Flate Paulsen met between 1980 and 1990. The episode functions as a professional memoir, detailing how early pioneers in computer-mediated communication and online pedagogy shaped the author's career. Major milestones mentioned include the creation of the EKKO learning management system and early educational interviews with tech leaders like Bill Gates. The episode highlights the transition from traditional correspondence schools to a globalized, virtual classroom environment. By profiling specific "stars," the author acknowledges the collective effort required to establish the foundations of modern e-learning. Ultimately, the episode provide a unique historical perspective on the technological and human shifts that defined the first decade of online education.The episode is generated by NotebookLM based on the open access book https://www.nooa.no/Stars-in-My-Online-Education-World-1980-1990/The episode is also related to the open access book "The Dawn of Online Education" https://www.nooa.no/the-dawn-of-online-education/