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 global milestones, including the 14th ICDE World Conference in Oslo, which led to the establishment of a permanent international secretariat in Norway. Paulsen also explores the technological challenges of the time, such as using slow modems and navigating the skepticism of traditional educators regarding paced online courses. Through various international conferences and free course offerings, these records illustrate the foundational shift from correspondence-based learning to collaborative digital pedagogy. These anecdotes ultimately portray 1988 as a breakthrough year that bridged medieval academic traditions with the modern computer age.