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Deborah Fields

@stareyes.bsky.social
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Professor of learning sciences, knitter, reader, mender, crafter. Lover of connecting creative pursuits across spaces.

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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Featured on The Science of Learning Podcast by Keith Sawyer. I listened to the entire episode last night! Can an Entire Society Learn? Educational Reform in Thailand with @pauloblikstein.bsky.social YouTube, Spotify, Apple... youtu.be/i4J3zWuejKY @mitpress.bsky.social @usuitls.bsky.social
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Can an Entire Society Learn? | Paulo Blikstein and Deborah Fields
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
As of today our book, The Society that Learns: Constructionism and Lifelong Learning in Thailand, is freely available open access via The MIT Press Direct to Open initiative. @pauloblikstein.bsky.social @mitpress.bsky.social @luismn.bsky.social #constructionism direct.mit.edu/books/oa-mon...
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The Society That Learns: Constructionism and Lifelong Learning in Thailand
How Thai farmers, teachers, and workers created new approaches to lifelong learning through constructionism—and transformed communities across the country
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Nice feature in USU today: @pauloblikstein.bsky.social @mitpress.bsky.social @usuitls.bsky.social @utahstate.bsky.social #constructionism #thailand #learning www.usu.edu/today/story/...
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New Publication Co-Authored by USU Professor Explores Lifelong Learning in Thailand
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Amy J. Ko @amyko.phd · 12/07/2026
I've been entering the heart of darkness lately, trying to understand the nature of AI-assisted software development. Here are some thoughts, three months in, to its promise and perils: medium.com/bits-and-beh...
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Know thine enemy: A critical engagement with AI-assisted software development
A critical engagement with AI-assisted software development I have long been a skeptic of large language models, generative AI, and other forms of very large statistical models of surveilled human …
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Advance book copies arrived!!! 📕📕📕😁 The Society That Learns…. MIT Press July 21 We wrote a proposal for this research almost exactly 9 years ago and research started in December 2017……. @pauloblikstein.bsky.social @luismn.bsky.social @mitpress.bsky.social
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Little excerpt from our upcoming book, The Society that Learns. The length and dedication to long, constructionist mentorship relationships we documented is very humbling. @pauloblikstein.bsky.social @luismn.bsky.social mitpress.mit.edu/978026205227...
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Table of Contents for our new book, coming July 21. The Society that Learns: Constructionism and Lifelong Learning in Thailand. Can I say how much I love our chapter titles? @pauloblikstein.bsky.social @luismn.bsky.social #constructionism #lifelonglearning mitpress.mit.edu/978026205227...
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
If you're attending #ISLS2026 virtually (or even in person), I'm looking for ~8 more volunteer hosts for breakout rooms. Fantastic opportunity to meet people, make connections, and support the community. DM me for the sign-up link. #LearningSciences
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ILSSA Committee @islsilssa.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
💸 Attending #ISLS2026 on a budget? Check out our Affordable Travel Crowdsourcing doc for tips, resources, and our Roommate Matching Spreadsheet — 2 people are still looking for roommates! Let's take care of each other 🤝 docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Affordable Travel Crowdsourcing
Affordable Travel Strategizing (Irvine 2026) People familiar with Irvine! Please help us vet these options! If you notice one that might be inaccessible, unsafe, or otherwise problematic, comment on...
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Book cover reveal: mitpress.mit.edu/978026205227... July 2026! So proud of this book. @pauloblikstein.bsky.social
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The Society That Learns
The educational philosophy of constructionism holds that learning works best when it comes from creating things in the world and generating change on a perso...
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Published today—this paper is a joy: longitudinal, wonderful teacher, with her personal histories in crafting, computing, joy in student imagination, and invigorating new things situated within historical policy changes in CS. authors.elsevier.com/a/1mtFi7sfHz... 50 days for free
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
50 copies available! @luismn.bsky.social, myself & Yasmin Kafai: Understanding growth mindset practices in an introductory physical computing classroom: high school students’ engagement with debugging by design activities. Computer Science Education, 35(4) www.tandfonline.com/eprint/FREZ8...
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Understanding growth mindset practices in an introductory physical computing classroom: high school students’ engagement with debugging by design activities
While debugging is recognized as an essential practice, for many students, encountering bugs can generate emotional responses such as fear and anxiety that can lead to disengagement and the avoidan...
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
First (beta) version of our AI Auditing for High School lessons: piloted in high school CS classrooms, with resources for more information. bit.ly/k12aiaudit-lessons #cseducation #aieducation Created with amazing CS teachers, Yasmin Kafai, Danae Metaxa, Daniel Noh, Luis Morales-Navarros
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Part 0: Introduction to the Algorithm Auditing Lessons
Introduction to Algorithm Auditing: Lessons for High School Computer Science (beta version) Creators (listed in alphabetical order) Helen Butapetch, Deborah Fields, Sheri Hanna, John Landa, Luis Mora...
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Cosmic bat nebula. Happy Halloween!
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Just noticed that as of May 2025, Coded Bias isn’t available anywhere for streaming. Netflix took it off? Anyone else have knowledge about this?
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Workshop at CLS next Thursday with Yasmin Kafai, @luismn.bsky.social and @dnoh.bsky.social It's going to be two hours of thoughtful fun! #ConnectedLearning2025 @theclalliance.bsky.social
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
An absolutely amazing opportunity for senior doc students and postdocs. An opportunity for community and mentorship in academia that includes non-academic career paths in industry, nonprofits, policy, etc. I have only ever heard fantastic things. Organized by @luismn.bsky.social and Cecile Sadler
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Amazing opportunity: Friends at @cooneycenter are opening applications for their Sandbox for Literacy Innovations. Tech and media companies focused on children’s literacy learning are invited to apply by 8/29. Learn more: cooneycenter.org/sandbox-literacy @cooneycenter.bsky.social
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Joan Ganz Cooney Center Sandbox for Literacy Innovations
The Joan Ganz Cooney Center Sandbox for Literacy Innovations aims to help developers incorporate evidence-based research and co-design methods with kids to create more effective literacy products. Wit...
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Surprise news - I'll be doing a keynote at #CSTA2025 next week. Sad that Yasmin Kafai cannot be there, but will do my best in her stead! Algorithm auditing here we come...
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Deadline has been extended to June 30. Submit those research papers and showcases!
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Had such a lovely time and lively conversation in the virtual watch party for #isls2025 keynote 1: Fernanda Liberali and Mutizwa Mukute. Thank you organizers for making this possible and for everyone who joined in.
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Such a fantastic conference!!!
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Looking to hear from emerging scholars & people who couldn't travel to Helsinki? Come to the virtual poster session on Th, June 12 4:30pm Helsinki time (9:30am ET, 10:30pm Tokyo). There's even a room in person (with the session chair there) and you can attend online! #isls2025 #hybridconference
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
These two speakers are *amazing* and will be live-streamed so all registered attendees can participate. We encourage watch parties! Put CLS on your calendars!
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Prepare your submissions! Virtual & in-person options. FYI, Showcases are only 2 pages & can emphasize design and implementation (or a book or article already published elsewhere). Due June 23. #ConnectedLearning2025 #CLSummit2025 #virtualconference #hybridconference @usuitls.bsky.social
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Dan Garisto @dangaristo.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
NEW: We've obtained the list with all 1042 terminated NSF grants. Full list will be up later today. Check grant-watch.us/nsf-data.html A few quick numbers from the full list: Termination date on 4/18: 384 on 4/25: 658 Amounts in millions USD Intended: 739 Obligated: 616 Outlayed: 261
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
New logo…
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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
🧪 Tip: You have the right to contest a grant termination, even though NSF says you don't. 🧵 On Friday, NSF terminated 402 grants (per Musk's DOGE). The notification letters had one of the most egregious violations of fed regulations I've seen so far in these cases: "not subject to appeal"
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
During the large earthquake this morning, elephants at the San Diego zoo circled around their youngest member. It's fantastic to watch. [Found the video linked in an @latimes.com article] @sandiegozoo.bsky.social #elephants #earthquake sandiegozoo.app.box.com/s/6mhhokppx8...
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Elephant Herd at San Diego Zoo Safari Park.mov | Powered by Box
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Promoted to full research professor!!! Humbled and honored.
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Fun opportunity for a textile challenge: www.freelancer.com/contest/Moon...
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Moon Mascot: NASA Artemis II ZGI Design Challenge
Check out this contest and enter now!
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Deadline tomorrow! Play Make Learn is an amazing small conference! Super imaginative with great people. <3
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The Connected Learning Lab @thecllab.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
📢📢 #CallForProposals NOW OPEN for #ConnectedLearning2025! Submit research papers and showcases focused on digital tech for learning, edu + commercial games, tech-infused curricula, and exploration of digital media and technology for learning. Submit by June 23. clsummit.news/CFP-2025 #CFP
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Learning Sciences folk, if you’ve used Tanner Vea’s work in your course (e.g., required readings, etc.), do let Tanner know. A good idea to do for other assistant or associate faculty, as it’s a fantastic way to show impact beyond citation counts or journal quartile. #learningsciences
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Many exciting things in the works. So delighted to be a part of this! #ConnectedLearning2025 @usuitls.bsky.social
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Peter Wardrip @peterwardrip.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Call for Proposals Now Open! Join educators, designers, developers, and innovators exploring the intersection of play, making, and learning. Multiple presentation formats available - from workshops to demos. #makered #tinkering Deadline: March 7, 2025 Submit proposal: go.wisc.edu/PMLsubmit
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 18/06/2024
Next Tu, June 25. A reprise of our SIGCSE panel  Enduring Lessons from ‘Computer Science for All’ for AI Education in Schools. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #CSEducation #CSEdResearch #CSforall #CS #AIed #K12 @shuchig.bsky.social @shanavwhite.com
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 08/04/2024
Bricoleur troubleshooting? Bottom-up problem solving, distributed across people and tools, is used by kids to tackle a complex set of problems in a buggy e-textiles project. #etextiles #debugging #CSEducation #CSEdResearch #CS #STEM #K12 50 free copies: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/SNZUX...
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 14/03/2024
Leveraging learnings from two decades of CS ed: Enduring Lessons from ‘Computer Science for All’ for AI Education in Schools Sat March 25 10:45am-12pmPT (hybrid) #SIGCSE2024 #CSEducation #CSEdResearch #CSforall #CS #AIed #K12 @shuchig.bsky.social @shanavwhite.com + Yasmin Kafai & Carla Strickland
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 14/02/2024
A fab expansion of the Best Student Paper from ISLS 2021 led by @luismn0_0 What does it mean for students to *practice* growth mindset while creating, trading, and solving buggy physical computing projects? #etextiles #debugging #CSEducation #CSEdResearch  #CS #STEM #k12 50 free copies link ⬇️
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 07/02/2024
50 free copies of this article. Video analysis & reflection on kids debugging e-textiles projects we designed (mwuahaha). Led by Gayithri Jayathirtha and with Yasmin Kafai #etextiles #debugging #CSEducation #CSEdResearch  #CS #STEM #K12 www.tandfonline.com/eprint/ZIAZA...
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 05/02/2024
CS and Maker folk. I need advice on software to program Arduino boards…. without Arduino since that is apparently not SOPPA approved. (Student online personal protection act). Anyone have ideas? (We are mostly talking about Circuit Playground Classic- an Arduino board, but the question is bigger…
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Deborah Fields @stareyes.bsky.social · 15/12/2023
Powerful article by a Covid long hauler and data visualizer. An experiential process of reading it that was validating and fascinating. #longcovid #datavisualization #dataart www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Opinion | 1,374 Days: My Life With Long Covid
Chronic illness has a way of picking apart your mind and breaking your heart.
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