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Melissa Rogerson

@melissainau.bsky.social

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#academicsky HCI: boardgames & hybrids, interaction, evaluation, distanced play. Play. IGA Jury. OMG. Spiel. Shoes. Handbags. Random rants. This is all me, not work official. Dr. She.

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Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · 8m

We share via our website but can also create a list of people to email.

Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · 16h

That’s what the interviews are for, if you’re interested to join in.

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Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · 17h

We’re interested in the many stories rather than some imagined average - so thank you for responding.

Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · 17h

In our work, we tend to embrace the mess, chaos and specificity (when needed).

Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · 19h

Also - first response should say are OR ARE NOT using tech … — I’m interested in allll the tools at the boardgame teacher’s disposal.

Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · 19h

I’m interested in hobbyist gamers who teach games but also in someone who has taught their grandchildren to play snap or Uno, or who bought their kids a game at Kmart and now needs to get them up to speed.
Hope this helps! Happy to chat.

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Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · 19h

My research is about the intersection of boardgames & technology, so I have a specific interest in thinking about how people are using tech to learn and teach games (no spoilers here, it’s obvious from the questions). But the survey will also give broader insights into how people teach games.

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Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · 22h

Fantastic! Thank you so much for participating.

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Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · 23h

There’s an optional question to participate in further research activities (interviews, focus groups). Or you can email us at [email protected] to reach out directly.

Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · 1d

Fantastic, Andrew! Did you sign up for the interview sessions? Otherwise feel free to email us at [email protected] if you'd like to chat more.

Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks! It’s up to you - I think it’s great to have that range of game types represented but you’re welcome to respond with a published game as well.

The last game I “taught” was explaining Flip 7 on the radio - FWIW, I wouldn’t include that in the study.

Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you!

Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · 1d

lol if that was biased all research (academic and industry) would be completely broken.

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Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · 1d

Do you teach boardgames? We have just launched a survey asking about your experience! It takes about ten minutes to complete - please share!
Survey link: go.unimelb.edu.au/45qp

Image text reads:
Do you teach board games?
We invite you to complete a short survey for academic research into people’s experiences of teaching boardgames, at home and elsewhere.
The survey takes about ten minutes to complete.

To find out more, please use the QR code,
visit go.unimelb.edu.au/45qp
or email hybrid-games@unimelb.edu.au

(University of Melbourne Human Research Ethics Approval 33778)

There is also a decorative image of game pawns and dice, with a magnifying glass on top, as well as a QR code which points to the given link.

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Danny Kodicek (but, y'know, spooky) @dannykodicek.bsky.social · Aug 11

@gralefrit.bsky.social You have to see these! A friend of mine has been collating a series of images entitled "Things my students have written turned into Philomena Cunk quotes" and they're just glorious.

Philomena Cunk against a collection of classical statues. "Antigone's death is even more tragic than it actually is, which makes her a tragic hero"

Philomena Cunk looking thoughtful. "Goya continued to paint tapestries until 1792 when serious illness left him dead for life"

Philomena Cunk looking thoughtfully into the distance. "Society is slowly becoming more contemporary now"

Philomena Cunk looking into camera on a beach. "Diderot's Tahiti represents a typical male fantasy in which attractive young women are eager to engage in sexual activity with the French"

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Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · Jul 18

It is my 10 year BGStats-iversary! Thanks to the Bigster who indulged me in a game of Qwixx to celebrate 😍 #bgstats #qwixx

Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · Jul 1

OH MY GOD JEFF LOOK WHAT I FOUND IN THE DINING ROOM

It’s a photo of my dining room, stuff everywhere, big wall of games on the wall.

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Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · Jul 1

I don’t have a basement!!! Maybe I should start digging???

Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · Jun 30

Oh my goodness, what a wonderful wonderful story! www.sbs.com.au/news/article...

'I was shocked': Melbourne man's 'unbelievable' find after buying house

Daniel Xu has loved trains since he was a child. In a surprising twist of fate, he now lives above an extensive hobby train network set.

www.sbs.com.au

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Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · Jun 25

*dons gown and scrubs in

Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · Jun 16

I'll be talking #boardgames and the #SpielDesJahres Awards (German Game of the Year) with @dontattempt.bsky.social on ABC Radio Melbourne (774) in the next few minutes. Listen live: www.abc.net.au/listen/live/...

ABC Melbourne Live Audio - ABC listen

Listen live, whenever you want, wherever you are with ABC Melbourne.

www.abc.net.au

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Chaosium @chaosium.bsky.social · Jun 4

After mayhem and madness in Manchester, we're off to Glasgow today for the final show of our Call of Cthulhu Live tour of the UK!
www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/call-o...

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Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · Jun 4

Could this study BE any more adorable? When findings are what you want them to be.

NPR @npr.org · Jun 3

A new study from Yale University finds that singing to babies improves their overall mood. NPR wants to know what songs our listeners sing to their babies.

Do you sing to your baby? NPR wants to know what songs you sing

A new study from Yale University finds that singing to babies improves their overall mood. NPR wants to know what songs our listeners sing to their babies.

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Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · Jun 3

Sadly, the robot is not portable.

Melissa Rogerson @melissainau.bsky.social · Jun 3

Calling #Hanabi players in Melbourne! One of our graduate researchers is doing a SUPER COOL study where you get to play Hanabi with a robot 🤖. You don’t need to be a champion, just be familiar with the rules (and aged 18+). The study has university human ethics research approval.

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