Author Archives: Michael G. Wagner

Shortmail a Cowbird

Since this is part of my scientific research activities I am on the constant lookout for new Web 2.0 services. I like doing that. Some people have a hobby, I have a research interest. Over the last couple of weeks … Continue reading

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Why Ludwig is Different

About 2 weeks ago we officially released Ludwig, a physics learning game about clean energy production. The game utilizes a play-theoretical approach based on an epistemological position I call ludic constructivism. I have not yet written extensively about it, but … Continue reading

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How I Maintain Inbox Zero

For many people, maintaining proper email communication has become a real problem these days. If you are like me, you are getting around 150 to 200 emails per day adding up to 4500 to 6000 per month. If you would … Continue reading

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The Trouble with Google+

A couple of days ago I finally decided to join Google+, which – at the day of this writing – is still in a sort of semi-closed test phase. You need to find somebody who is already on Google+ and … Continue reading

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Three Takeaways from GLS7

For anybody interested in the intersection between play and learning, the annual Games, Learning and Society conference (GLS) at the University of Wisconsin, Madison has become an event not to be missed. This is especially true if you are approaching … Continue reading

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