40 Years with Online Education

This episode presents a collection of  chronological anecdotes  and professional reflections from  1991  written by  Morten Flate Paulsen . The text weaves together  significant global events , such as the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Gulf War, with the author’s personal experiences living in the  United States  as a Norwegian expatriate. A major focus is placed on the  evolution of dis...

This episode recounts the  pivotal events of 1990  through the lens of a Norwegian scholar transitioning into the burgeoning field of  online distance education . Set against a backdrop of global political shifts and the birth of the  World Wide Web , the narrative tracks the author’s move to  Penn State University  to pursue doctoral studies under the mentorship of Michael G. Moore. It details th...

In this episode,  Morten Flate Paulsen  chronicles the pivotal  educational innovations  of 1989, specifically focusing on the development of the  EKKO computer-conferencing system . The episode highlights early experiments in  virtual classrooms , such as role-playing forums, remote programming, and the use of  multiple-choice databases  for distance learners. Beyond technical achievements, Pauls...

This episode about 1988 focuses on  a pivotal era for  online education , chronicling Morten Flate Paulsen's transition from a student at  Connect Ed  to a pioneering instructor. His reflections highlight the early use of  computer conferencing systems  like  EIES  and  EKKO  to facilitate remote learning through a "virtual school" environment. The year was marked by significant glob...

This episode documentes a pivotal year that merged  significant family milestones  with the emergence of  online education . The episode details Morten Flate Paulsen's professional travels to meet  global pioneers  in computer-mediated communication and his successful implementation of  Norway’s first online distance learning  courses. These technical achievements are woven together with the ...

This episode chronicles the pivotal year of  1986 , highlighting Morten Flate Paulsen's role in creating  EKKO , an early  Learning Management System  designed for distance education. Against a backdrop of historical events like the  Chernobyl disaster  and the  assassination of Olof Palme , the author describes his efforts to transition traditional  correspondence courses  into the digital age. T...

In these personal reflections,  Morten Flate Paulsen  chronicles a pivotal year defined by  rapid technological growth  and career development within the Norwegian education sector. The episode details his  early professional milestones , such as founding a private consulting firm, publishing his first technical articles, and transitioning into  academic teaching  at the encouragement of mentors....

This episode features a collection of  personal anecdotes  and  historical milestones  from 1984, written by Morten Flate Paulsen to document a pivotal year in his online education life. The author reflects on the  loss of his mother , Else, detailing her artistic nature, her family’s connection to  Olympic athletes , and her traditional lifestyle in a pre-digital Norway. Alongside these family me...

This episode discusses Morten Flate Paulsen's  chronicles from the pivotal year of  1983 , focusing on the birth of  Norway’s first private ICT college , NKI Datahøgskolen. The episode illustrates the early challenges of  technological entrepreneurship , from physical labor in factory renovations to navigating  government loan denials  and managing student protests. Beyond professional milesto...

This episode discusses  Morten Flate Paulsen's experiences from 1982 through his transition from  military service  to the field of  online education . During the first half of 1982, he served as a  naval instructor  at SMK, where he experienced historical milestones like the  Falklands War  and a royal visit from  King Olav . His professional path shifted significantly in September when he jo...

This episode chronicles the personal and professional origins of  Morten Flate Paulsen . Focusing primarily on the year  1981 , the narrative tracks his early career transitions from a hardware engineer at  Mycron  to a teacher for the  Norwegian Navy . Paulsen highlights significant milestones in  computing history , such as his acquisition of early home computers and the implementation of an ear...

This episode reflects on Morten Flate Paulsen's  chronicles whith a focus on his formative experiences in 1980, a year that established his technical foundation in  cybernetics and computer science . The episode recounts his transition from a student at the  Norwegian Institute of Technology  to a young professional, highlighting early encounters with  microprocessors, punch cards, and fiber o...