Stars in My Online Education World 1980-2020

Morten Flate Paulsen

The programme presents a personal narrative documenting the evolution of online education from 1980 to 2020. It profiles influential "stars" in the field, ranging from researchers to tech entrepreneurs like the founders of FaceBook, Moodle and Kahoot!. Through these portraits, it explores major milestones such as the rise of MOOCs, the development of learning management systems, and the impact of social media on pedagogy. It emphasizes global collaboration and serves as a historical record of how digital technology has transformed lifelong learning and expanded educational accessibability.

Episodes

  1. 30/12/2025

    10-tallsdebatten: Hvorfor ble nettbasert utdanning helt vanlig på 2010-tallet?

    Denne episoden inneholder en AI-generert debatt om den teknologiske og pedagogiske utviklingen av nettbasert utdanning på 2010-tallet med utgangspunkt i boken Stars in My Online Education World: 2010-2020.

    10-tallsdebatten: Hvorfor ble nettbasert utdanning helt vanlig på 2010-tallet?

  2. 30/12/2025

    00-tallsdebatten: Hvor kom den sterke veksten i nettbasert utdanning på 2000-tallet fra?

    Denne episoden inneholder en AI-generert debatt om den teknologiske og pedagogiske utviklingen av nettbasert utdanning på 2000-tallet med utgangspunkt i boken⁠ Stars in My Online Education World: 2000-2010⁠.

    00-tallsdebatten: Hvor kom den sterke veksten i nettbasert utdanning på 2000-tallet fra?

  3. 30/12/2025

    90-tallsdebatten: Var det teknologi eller mennesker som drev nettbasert utdanning på 90-tallet?

    Denne episoden inneholder en AI-generert debatt om den teknologiske og pedagogiske utviklingen av nettbasert utdanning på 1990-tallet med utgangspunkt i boken⁠ Stars in My Online Education World:1990-2000⁠.

    90-tallsdebatten: Var det teknologi eller mennesker som drev nettbasert utdanning på 90-tallet?

  4. 30/12/2025

    80-tallsdebatten: Kom nettbasert utdanning fra teknologiske nyvinninger eller pedagogiske visjoner på 1980-tallet?

    Denne episoden inneholder en AI-generert debatt om den teknologiske og pedagogiske utviklingen av nettbasert utdanning på 1980-tallet med utgangspunkt i boken Stars in My Online Education World:1980-1990.

    80-tallsdebatten: Kom nettbasert utdanning fra teknologiske nyvinninger eller pedagogiske visjoner på 1980-tallet?

  5. 25/12/2025

    Stars in My Online Education World: Profiles I met in the 2010s

    This episode provides a chronological retrospective of Morten Flate Paulsen’s career and personal encounters within the online education sector from 2010 to 2020. It functions as a directory of influential educators, referred to as "Stars," who shaped the author’s professional journey through global organizations like EDEN and ICDE. The episode weaves together personal anecdotes with major industry shifts, such as the rise of MOOCs, mobile learning, and open-source platforms like Moodle. Profiles of specific pioneers highlight their contributions to connectivism, educational research, and rural learning initiatives. Ultimately, the episode serves as both a historical record of technological advancement and a tribute to the collaborative networks that defined a decade of digital transformation in schooling. The episode is generated by NotebookLM based on the content in this book https://www.nooa.no/stars-in-my-online-education-world-2010-2020/ The episode is also related to the open access book "Online Education Goes Mainstream".

    Stars in My Online Education World: Profiles I met in the 2010s

  6. 25/12/2025

    Stars in My Online Education World: Profiles I met in the 2000s

    This episode presents a chronological directory and personal memoir by Morten Flate Paulsen, detailing the influential figures he encountered in the field of online education between 2000 and 2010. Through a series of anecdotes and professional reflections, the author profiles various "stars"—educators, researchers, and pioneers—who shaped the evolution of digital learning and his own career. The episode highlights significant milestones, such as the growth of Learning Management Systems, the rise of social media in pedagogy, and the activities of international organizations like EDEN and ICDE. It also explores specialized topics including web journalism, accessibility for disabled students, and the transition from correspondence to web-based schooling. Ultimately, the source provides a historical narrative of how global networks and individual collaborations transformed the landscape of open and distance learning. The episode is generated by NotebookLM based on this book https://www.nooa.no/stars-in-my-online-education-world-2000-2010/ The episode is also related to the open access book "Online Education Growth" https://www.nooa.no/Online-Education-Growth/

    Stars in My Online Education World: Profiles I met in the 2000s

  7. 24/12/2025

    Stars in My Online Education World: Profiles I met in the 1990s.

    This episode serves as a chronological directory and personal memoir titled "Stars in My Online Education World," authored by Morten Flate Paulsen. It focuses on the formative decade of the 1990s, profiling dozens of pioneering educators and innovators who shaped the landscape of open and distance learning. Through a series of individual biographies and anecdotes, Paulsen recounts his professional journey from doctoral studies at Penn State to his leadership roles in international organizations like ICDE and EDEN. The episode highlights major technological milestones, such as the birth of the World Wide Web, the development of Learning Management Systems, and the rise of online academic journals. Ultimately, the episode provides a historical retrospective on how personal networks and technological advancements transitioned distance education from correspondence courses to global digital platforms. The episode is generated by NotebookLM based on this book https://www.nooa.no/stars-in-my-online-education-world-1990-2000/ The episode is also related to the open access book "Early Adaptors of Online Education" https://www.nooa.no/Early-Adaptors-of-Online-Education/

    Stars in My Online Education World: Profiles I met in the 1990s.

  8. 24/12/2025

    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/

    Stars in My Online Education World: Profiles I met in the 1980s.
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The programme presents a personal narrative documenting the evolution of online education from 1980 to 2020. It profiles influential "stars" in the field, ranging from researchers to tech entrepreneurs like the founders of FaceBook, Moodle and Kahoot!. Through these portraits, it explores major milestones such as the rise of MOOCs, the development of learning management systems, and the impact of social media on pedagogy. It emphasizes global collaboration and serves as a historical record of how digital technology has transformed lifelong learning and expanded educational accessibability.

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