Deborah Fields

Deborah Fields is an Associate Research Professor at Utah State University, where the focus is on inspiring children's creative expression through digital media, coding, and craft materials. With a rich background in educational research, various roles include Temporary Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Instructional Technologies & Learning Sciences, concentrating on the interplay between learning, identity, and motivation, particularly in "constructionist" learning contexts. Deborah's consultancy work involves projects related to children, youth, and creative technologies, alongside previous experience as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania and contributions to educational initiatives at Common Sense Media and the Joan Ganz Cooney Center. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Psychological Studies in Education from UCLA and an M.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.