Dr. Tal Soffer

Tal Soffer, Ph.D. is a senior faculty member in the School of Education at Tel Aviv University. Director of two academic units: Technology and Society Foresight (TSF) and the Center for Digital pedagogy - Virtual TAU. She has an extensive research experience of more than 20 years, in the field of technology foresight and technology transformation and its relations with societal implications: Privacy and Cyber technologies, Digital Health, Education and cyber technologies specialization in online learning; future of work, occupations and skills. She has been involved in more than 50 projects over the years from National and EU research grants as principal investigator and coordinator. 

Education

1983-1986       BA, Tel Aviv University, Department of Sociology & Anthropology

1988-1992       MA, Tel Aviv University, Department of Labor Studies

2001-2006       Ph.D., Tel Aviv University, School of Education

Academic and Professional experience

• Technology Foresight and Digital Transformation - the impact of emerging technologies on society: specialization in foresight methodologies in fields such as: health, education, security, work, e-government, etc.
• Privacy and Ethics aspects in light of emerging technologies.
• Educational Technologies - educational technologies with specialization on e- learning: academic online courses, MOOCs; e-assessment and implementation of technological innovation in education.

Awarded Grants
 

Principal Investigator and Coordinator  of major R&D Projects
International Grants
 

National Grants as PI

2005- present                Member of the Scientific Board, ICCR - The Interdisciplinary Centre for Comparative Research in the Social Sciences. Vienna, Austria

2005-2019                   Member in the FEMISE, Euro-Mediterranean network. The network of FEMISE is comprised of 80 institutes representing the 37 partners of the Barcelona Process, which have the main objective of performing research on economic and social issues. www.femise.org

2007-2012                    Member of the committee for "Knowledge for All", UNESCO – Israel National Commission for UNESCO

2013-present                Member of the Academic steering committee of World ORT.

2013-present                Member of Meytal Steering Committee (Inter-University committee for Academic Instruction via Advanced Learning Technology).

2015-2016                   Chairman of the committee for evaluation of research proposals in the area of science education, (appointed by the Chief Scientist of the Israeli Ministry of Science, Technology & Space)

2014-present                Member of the Internet committee of Tel Aviv University.

2014-present                Member of the ICT committee in the School of Education, Tel Aviv University

2014-2016                    Member of the SFRI (Strategic Foresight for R&I Policy in Horizon 2020) Expert Group, European Commission, Directorate General for Research and Innovation 

2015-2017                    Member of the Public Council for the Protection of Privacy (appointed by the Israel Minister of Justice)

2017                            Member of the Committee for The Future of Work of the Israel Democracy Institute

2018-2019                   Member of the Forum Israel 2048, The Shasha Center for Strategic Studies. The Hebrew University, Jerusalem. 

2019 - present              Member of the Scientific Committee, ICRC, Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center, Tel Aviv University

2020 - present              Member of advisory board and Ethical board of EU Horizon2020 projects:

DIH4CPS (Fostering DIHs for Embedding Interoperability in Cyber-Physical Systems of European SMEs, www.dih4cps.eu)

imSAVAR (Immune Safety Avatar, https://imsavar.eu/)

Sentinel (Bridging the security, privacy, and data protection gap for smaller enterprises in Europe  https://sentinel-project.eu/)

2021- present               Member of the Program Board for Project Evaluation, Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia

2024 - present              Member of the IEEE IS24 Conference Committee

2024 - present              Member of the ICE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation conference Committee. 

Reviewing for International, National Conferences, Seminars and Research proposals

2018-present    Reviewer of the Chais Conferences on Instructional Technologies Research, the Open University, Israel

2013-present    Reviewer of the Annual MEITAL National Conferences "New Technologies and Their Evaluation in Online Teaching and Learning". Israel

2016-present    Reviewer of research proposal for EU Horizon 2020 programs

2019-present    Reviewer of EU Horizon 2020 research projects

2019-present    Reviewer of research proposal for the ICRC, Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center, Tel Aviv University

A. Research Reports

European and international research reports

1. Report on Changing Perceptions of Privacy and the Changing Role of the State. (2011). 130p.
2. Future Scenarios of Privacy: Scenario Descriptions. (2011). 68p.
3. Report on potential changes in privacy climates and their impacts on ethical approaches. (2012). 90p.
4. Future Ethical, Legal and Social Frameworks for the Privacy/ Technology Interface: Overview on Ethical and Legal Issues. (2011). 44p.
5. Final report on future ethical, legal and social frameworks for the privacy/technology interface. (2012). 157p.
6. Privacy-Oriented Technology Assessment: Privacy by Design. (2012). 43p.
7. Future implications for government, other stakeholders and individuals: Analysis of the Legal Implications of Emerging & Future Technologies. (2012). 49p.
8. Privacy implications of emerging technologies for stakeholders: Research summary and policy recommendations. (2013). 139p.
9. Privacy – Appraising Challenges to Technologies and Ethics: Final report: Summary of Main Results. (2014). 39p.
10. Raban, Y., Soffer, T., Hauptman, A. (2015). Review and mapping of methodologies for effective evaluation of future security risks to society. D3.1 report for FORCE: Foresight Coordination for Europe. EU FP7. 41p.
11. Raban, Y., Soffer, T. (2015). Final Synthesis Report on Security Oriented Foresight Mapping of Outputs and Methods. D3.4 report for FORCE: Foresight Coordination for Europe. EU FP7. 76p.
12. Soffer, T., Gibory. U., Back. S., Wolf, I. (2016). Future Scenarios in Education – A projection for education renewal. Soffer, T. (Ed.). World ORT. 107p.
13. Strategic Foresight for R&I Policy in Horizon 2020, report of the Expert Group. (2017). European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, Directorate A, Policy Development and Coordination. Unit A3 — Horizon 2020 Policy. 104p. Doi: 10.2777/768916. file:///C:/Users/talsofer/Downloads/KI0417435ENN.en.pdf
14. Hauptman, A., Soffer, T., (2017). Networked Youth Research for Empowerment in the Digital society – WYRED Delphi Study. EU Horizon 2020. 70p.
15. Hauptman, A., Kearney, N., Raban, Y., Soffer T., (2018). Networked Youth Research for Empowerment in the Digital society – WYRED second Delphi Study. EU Horizon 2020. 42p.
16. Soffer, T., et al. (2018). Monitoring and Assessment Plan and tools for Responsible and Research Innovation (RRI). D5.1 report for HubIT project: The HUB for boosting the Responsibility and inclusiveness of ICT enabled Research and Innovation through constructive interactions with SSH research. EU Horizon 2020. 63p.
17. Soffer, T., et al.(2019). RRI Impact assessment: D5.2 monitoring report for HubIT project: The HUB for boosting the Responsibility and inclusiveness of ICT enabled Research and Innovation through constructive interactions with SSH research. EU Horizon2020. 64p. 
18. Soffer, T., et al.(2021). HubIT RRI Impact assessment: D5.3 final monitoring report of HubIT project: The HUB for boosting the Responsibility and inclusiveness of ICT enabled Research and Innovation through constructive interactions with SSH research. EU Horizon 2020. 65p.  
19. Soffer, T., Soroka – Zuta (2022). Legal and Ethical Framework V1. The Cyber-Physical Intensive Care Medical System for Covid-19 Project. EU Horizon 2020. 46p.
20. Soffer, T., Soroka – Zuta (2022). Legal and Ethical Framework V2. The Cyber-Physical Intensive Care Medical System for Covid-19 Project. EU Horizon 2020. 70p.

European and international research reports

1. Soffer, T., Kaz, O., Vaturi, A. (2012). Long Weekend: Implications on special sectors, social gaps and local authorities. Ministry for Development of the Negev and the Galilee. 52p., H/361,
2. Soffer, T., Kahan, T., Livne, E. (2014). Assessment of Tablets' usage for learning among high school students: Students Survey Results. Education Center, Ben Gurion in Hefer Valley Regional Municipality. 22p.
3. Raban, Y., Soffer, T. (2014). Privacy Perception among Israeli Citizens. The Israel Internet Association. 74p.
4. Soffer, T., Hauptman, A., Leviatan, N. (2015). Challenges and Technology Developments in Israel’s Agriculture. The Ministry of Agriculture. 70p. 
5. Soffer, T., Peleg, S. Yaron, E. (2015). Assessment of Tablets' usage for learning among high school students. Education Center, Ben Gurion in Hefer Valley Regional Municipality. 47p.
6. Soffer, T., Raban, Y. (2018). Social and technological trends and their implications on the future of labor market, education and skills. Israel 2048 project. 65p.
7. Bar-Noy, S., Soffer T., Warshawski, S. (2023). Emerging technologies and their impact on the ways and means of treating elderly patients in the 21st century: required skills and implications for the nursing profession. 88p.

B. REFEREED ARTICLES

1. Soffer, T., Cohen, A. (2015) Implementation of Tel Aviv University MOOCs in Academic Curriculum. The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning 16 (1), 80-97.  ISSN:14923831
2. Soffer, T., Cohen, A. (2015) Privacy Perception of Adolescents in a Digital World. Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 34 (5-6), 145-158.  ISSN: 02704676. Published in Association with National Association for Science, Technology & Society.
3. Cohen, A., Soffer, T. (2015) Academic Instruction in a Digital World: The Virtual TAU Case. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Journal. 177, 9–16. ISSN: 1877-0428
4. Soffer, T., Kahan, T., & Livne, E. (2017). E-assessment of online academic courses via students' activities and perceptions. Studies in Educational Evaluation, 54, 83-93.
5. Soffer, T., & Yaron, E. (2017). Perceived Learning and Students’ Perceptions Toward Using Tablets for Learning: The Mediating Role of Perceived Engagement Among High School Students. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 0735633117689892.
6. Kahan, T., Soffer, T., & Nachmias, R. (2017). Types of Participant Behavior in a Massive Open Online Course. The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 18(6). ISSN:14923831
7. Soffer, T., & Nachmias, R. (2018). Effectiveness of learning in online academic courses compared with face‐to‐face courses in higher education. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning. ISSN:1365-2729
8. Cohen, A., Shimony, U., Nachmias, R., & Soffer, T. (2019). Active learners’ characterization in MOOC forums and their generated knowledge. British Journal of Educational Technology, 50(1), 177-198.
9. Soffer, T., & Cohen, A. (2019). Students' engagement characteristics predict success and completion of online courses. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning.‏ https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.12340
10. Soffer, T., Kahan, T., & Nachmias, R. (2019). Patterns of Students’ Utilization of Flexibility in Online Academic Courses and Their Relation to Course Achievement. International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 20(3). https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v20i4.3949
11. Cohen, A., Soffer, T., Hederson, M. (2022). Students’ Use of Technology and Their Perceptions of Its Usefulness in Higher Education: International Comparison. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning.  http://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.12678
12. Patael, S., Shamir, J., Soffer, T., Livne, E., Fogel‐Grinvald, H., & Kishon‐Rabin, L. (2022). Remote proctoring: Lessons learned from the COVID‐19 pandemic effect on the large scale on‐line assessment at Tel Aviv University. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning.‏ https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.12746
13. Zamiri, M.; Sarraipa, J.; Ferreira, J.; Lopes, C.; Soffer, T.; Jardim-Goncalves, R. (2023). A Methodology for Training Toolkits Implementation in Smart Labs. Sensors 2023, 23, 2626.
14. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23052626
15. Soffer, T., & Cohen, A. (2024). Privacy versus pedagogy –students’ perceptions of using learning analytics in higher education. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 40(4), 14–30. https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.9130
16. Dias, A., Sarraipa, J., Soffer, T., Goncalves, R., Martins, N., & Luis-Ferreira, F. (2024). Bridging The Gap: Fostering Digital Inclusion and Soft Skills in Stem Education. In EDULEARN24 Proceedings (pp. 7178-7187). IATED.‏ http://doi: 10.21125/edulearn.2024.1699
17. Soffer, T., Raban, Y., Warshawski, S., Bar-Noy, S. (2024). The impact of emerging technologies on healthcare needs of older people, Health Policy and Technology, 13 (2024) 100935. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlpt.2024.100935
18. Hershkovitz, A., Ambrose, G. A., & Soffer, T. (2024). Instructors’ Perceptions of the Use of Learning Analytics for Data-Driven Decision Making. Education Sciences, 14(11), 1180.‏ https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14111180
19. Bar-Noy, S., Soffer, T., Raban, Y., Schwartz- Attias I., Kusha, M., Wechsler, H., Warshawski. S. Nurses’ perception of emerging technologies in the care of older adults in the community. Journal of Nursing Research, (2024. Accepted for publication). Volume 33, Issue 4 (August 2025). DOI: 10.1097/jnr.0000000000000687

C. Chapters in Books & Books

1. Hauptman, A., Sharan, Y., Soffer, T. (2011). Privacy Perception in the ICT era and beyond, “Towards Responsible Research and Innovation in the Information and Communication Technologies Fields, Von Shomberg. R. (ed.), European Commission, ISBN:, 978-92-79-20404-3  http://www.cse.dmu.ac.uk/~bstahl/index_html_files/2011.3647_mep.pdf
2. Soffer, T., Gibori, U., Back, S., Wolf, I. (2016). Future Scenarios in Education: A projection for education renewal.  World Ort, Kadima Mada, 127p. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tal_Soffer/research
3. Back, S., Soffer, T., Kupermintz, H., Wolf, A., Gibory, U. (2017). New trends in education technology, skills and pedagogy for the 21^st century. World Ort, Kadima Mada, 125p.   https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tal_Soffer/research
4. Cohen, A., & Soffer, T. (2022). Implementing digital pedagogy in Tel Aviv University academic instruction. In R. Blonder, H. Meishar-Tal, A. Forkosh-Baruch, A. Shoshani (Eds), Learning Technologies in Higher Education in Israel -Vol 1 (pp 158-162). Israel, Tel Aviv: MEITAL [Hebrew]
5. Soffer, T., Zuta, A., Frank, G. (2024). Online Teaching During Covid-19- The Case of Tel Aviv University. In A. Cohen, A. Bronshtein (Eds), Learning and Teaching in higher education in Israel during the corona crisis.  Israel, Tel Aviv: MOFET [Hebrew]

6. D. Conference Publications

Publications in English

1. Soffer, T. (2011). Attitudes towards Control of Sensitive Knowledge. Paper for the FESTOS EU project final conference, Brussels, Belgium.
2. Soffer, T. (2013). Privacy Challenges Facing Future and Emerging Technologies. Paper for the 6^th International Workshop on Privacy and anonymity in the Information Society (PAIS). Genova, Italy.
3. Soffer, T. (2013) Privacy Challenges Facing Future and Emerging Technologies. Paper for the CPDP conference for Computer, Privacy & Data Protection in Brussels, Belgium.
4. Cohen, A., Sofer, T. (2013). Academic Instruction in Digital World: The Virtual TAU Case. Paper for the 4^th World Conference on Learning, Teaching and Educational Leadership. Barcelona, Spain.
5. Ahituv, N., Bach, N., Birnhack, M., Soffer, T., & Luoto, L. (2014). New challenges to privacy due to emerging technologies and different privacy perceptions of younger generations: The EU PRACTIS project. Proceedings of Informing Science & IT Education Conference (InSITE) 2014 (pp. 1-23). Retrieved from http://Proceedings.InformingScience.org/InSITE2014/InSITE14p001-023Ahituv0529.pdf
6. Soffer, T., & Cohen, A. (2015). Implementation of MOOCs as Part of the Academic Curriculum at Tel Aviv University. Paper for the Global Learn 2015, Global Conference on Learning and Technology, FernUniversität in Hagen, Berlin.
7. Soffer, T. (2015). The future of Education – Between “Segmented Education” to “Education for All” scenarios for 2030. Paper for the World ORT Educators’ Forum in London.
8. Kahan, T., Soffer, T., & Nachmias, R. (2015). Types of Participants’ Behaviors in a Massive Open Online Course. Paper for the EDEN 2015 Annual Conference – Expanding Learning Scenarios, Barcelona, Spain.
9. Shimony, U. Cohen, A., Nachmias, R., & Soffer, T. (2015). The Online Learners in MOOC Social Environments. Paper for the EDEN 2015 Annual Conference – Expanding Learning Scenarios, Barcelona, Spain.
10. Soffer, T., Kahan, T., & Nachmias, R. (2016). Students' Utilization of Flexibility of Time and Place in a Fully Online Academic Course. Paper for the International conference on The Future of Education, 6^th edition, Florence, Italy.  
11. Soffer, T., Cohen, A., (2017). What Makes The Difference? Course Completers And Non-Completers. Paper for the International Conference on Education, New York, USA. https://www.cluteinstitute.com/conference-proceedings/ny17proceedings.pdf
12. Soffer, T., Nedozhogina, O., Zuzovskey, R., Emanuele, B., (2018). Assessing the Impact of SSH–RRI approach on ICT Research & Innovation: The HubIT project. Paper for the International Conference on Pathways for Impact from SSH Research, Vienna, Austria. https://www.ssh-impact.eu/about/
13. Cohen, A., Soffer, T., & Henderson, M. (2018). Understanding successful and sustained technology enabled learning across institutional and cultural contexts in higher education. Abstract for the faculty research seminar at Monash university, Clayton, Australia.
14. Soffer, T., & Cohen, A. (2018). Learning analytics for enhancing teaching and learning. Abstract for the faculty research seminar at Monash University, Clayton, Australia.
15. Soffer, T., Cohen, A., & Henderson, M. (2018). Understanding successful and sustained technology enabled learning across institutional and cultural contexts in higher education. Abstract for the Digital Learning in the Humanities and Beyond, International conference at Irvine University, California, USA.
16. Cohen, A., Soffer, T., & Henderson, M. (2019). Understanding successful and sustained technology enabled learning across institutional and cultural contexts in higher education. Paper for the EdMedia + Innovate Learning, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
17. Soffer, T. (2019). The Age of Emoji – How New Technologies Change the #Language?. Abstract for the Hebrew conference of North America, World Zionist organization. NJ, USA.
18. Soffer, T (2019). Implementing technological tools for Hebrew instruction as an active and challenging experience. Abstract for a workshop in the Hebrew conference of North America, World Zionist organization. NJ, USA.
19. Soffer, T. (2020). Living in a virtual world – beyond COVID-19: Implications of Emerging technologies. AFTAU (American Friends of Tel Aviv university) Webinar with over 200 participants.
20. Soffer, T. (2021). Emergency Remote Teaching: Campus-Wide Transition and Instructors’ Perspective. Presentation in the International Look at Teaching in Higher Education During COVID-19 workshop. Schlindwein Family Tel Aviv University – Notre Dame University Research Collaboration.
21. Soffer, T., Livne, E., & Soroka - Zuta, A. (2022). Challenges and lessons learned during Covid-19, The case of Tel Aviv University. Presentation in the International Look at Teaching in Higher Education workshop. Schlindwein Family Tel Aviv University – Notre Dame University Research Collaboration. Tel Aviv University
22. Soffer, T. (2022).  Campus-Wide Learning Analytics From BI to learning analytics. Presentation in the International Look at Teaching in Higher Education workshop. Schlindwein Family Tel Aviv University – Notre Dame University Research Collaboration. Tel Aviv University.
23. Ambrose, A., Hershkovitz, A., Soffer, T., & Usher, M. (2022). Hybrid Flexible Teaching and Learning in Higher Education–What have we learned? Technology, experience, and perceptions. In Conference Proceedings. The Future of Education 2022.‏  https://conference.pixel-online.net/library_scheda.php?id_abs=5664
24. Barnoy, S., Saban, M., Soffer, T. (2024). Healthcare Professionals' Ability and Willingness to Collaborate with AI in Clinical Decision Processes: Clinical, technological, social and ethical perspectives. Panel and presentation at the 2nd Digital Transformation Summit, Madeira.    
25. Ferreira, J., Mendonça, J. P., Soffer, T., & Jardim Gonçalves, R. (2024, November). Materials Traceability Aiming Zero-Defects Manufacturing In Cloud Based Solutions in Construction Sector. In ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (Vol. 88605, p. V002T03A048). American Society of Mechanical Engineers.‏ https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2024-146125.
26. Dias, A.,  Sarraipa, J.,  Soffer, T., Goncalves, R., Martins, N., Luis-Ferreira, F. (2024). Bridging the gap: Fostering digital inclusion and soft skills in STEM education. In Conference Proceeding. The 16th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies. Edulearn24. Palma, Spain. doi: 10.21125/edulearn.2024.1699.
27. Ferreira, J., Haidar, H., Almagro, C. C., Soffer, T., Doumeingts G., Jardim-Gonçalves, R. (2024). Ethical Considerations in Interoperability. 2024 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology, and Innovation (ICE/ITMC), Funchal, Portugal, 2024, pp. 1-9, doi: 10.1109/ICE/ITMC61926.2024.10794291.
28. Gonçalves, R., Fino, H., Martins, J., Soffer, T., Marx, G., & Fotiadis, D. (2025). Advancing digital health education: The ds4health msc programme for a future-ready health workforce. In EDULEARN25 Proceedings (pp. 8184-8193). IATED.‏ doi: 10.21125/edulearn.2025.2087

Publications in Hebrew

1. Soffer, T. (2011). Privacy perception among adolescents in the era of emerging technologies. Paper for The 9^th Annual conference of Meital. Tel Aviv University, Israel.
2. Soffer, T., Cohen, A., & Nachmias, R. (2013). Technological innovation in academic instruction – directions and thoughts: Tel Aviv University, case study. Paper for the 11^th Annual MEITAL National Conference, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.
3. Soffer, T. Cohen, A, & Nachmias, R. (2014). Developing and implementation process of MOOCs as part of the academic degree in Tel Aviv University.  Paper for The 12^th Annual MEITAL National Conference "New Technologies and Their Evaluation in Online Teaching and Learning", The Levinsky College of Education, Israel. 
4. Cohen, A., & Soffer, T. (2014). Evaluation of students’ activity in fully online academic course. Paper for The 12^th Annual MEITAL National Conference "New Technologies and Their Evaluation in Online Teaching and Learning", The Levinsky College of Education, Israel.
5. Kahan, T., Soffer, T., & Nachmias, R. (2014). Students’ usage of learning resources in MOOC: a comparison between certificate and non-certificate earners. Paper for The 12^th Annual MEITAL National Conference "New Technologies and Their Evaluation in Online Teaching and Learning", The Levinsky College of Education, Israel.
6. Livne, E., Soffer, T., & Nachmias, R. (2014). Development of Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) at Tel Aviv University. Paper for The 12^th Annual MEITAL National Conference "New Technologies and Their Evaluation in Online Teaching and Learning", The Levinsky College of Education, Israel.
7. Soffer, T., Cohen, A., & Nachmias, R. (2013). Technological innovation in academic instruction – directions and thoughts: Tel Aviv University, case study. Paper for the 11^th Annual MEITAL National Conference, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.
8. Soffer, T. Cohen, A, & Nachmias, R. (2014). Developing and implementation process of MOOCs as part of the academic degree in Tel Aviv University.  Paper for The 12^th Annual MEITAL National Conference "New Technologies and Their Evaluation in Online Teaching and Learning", The Levinsky College of Education, Israel. 
9. Cohen, A., & Soffer, T. (2014). Evaluation of students’ activity in fully online academic course. Paper for The 12^th Annual MEITAL National Conference "New Technologies and Their Evaluation in Online Teaching and Learning", The Levinsky College of Education, Israel.
10. Kahan, T., Soffer, T., & Nachmias, R. (2014). Students’ usage of learning resources in MOOC: a comparison between certificate and non-certificate earners. Paper for The 12^th Annual MEITAL National Conference "New Technologies and Their Evaluation in Online Teaching and Learning", The Levinsky College of Education, Israel.
11. Livne, E., Soffer, T., & Nachmias, R. (2014). Development of Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) at Tel Aviv University. Paper for The 12^th Annual MEITAL National Conference "New Technologies and Their Evaluation in Online Teaching and Learning", The Levinsky College of Education, Israel.
12. Livne, E., Soffer, T., & Nachmias, R. (2014). Development of Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) at Tel Aviv University. Paper for The 12^th Annual MEITAL National Conference "New Technologies and Their Evaluation in Online Teaching and Learning", The Levinsky College of Education, Israel
13. Kahan, T., Soffer, T., & Nachmias, R. (2015). Studying the Characteristics of Video Usage by Learners in MOOC. Paper for The Chais 10^th annual conference in Israel (2015).
14. Livne, E., Soffer, T., & Nachmias, R. (2015). Pedagogical Considerations of Instructors Who Teach MOOCs at Tel Aviv University. Poster for the 10^th Chais Annual Conference, Open University, Israel.
15. Shimony, U., Cohen, A., Nachmias, R., Soffer, T. (2015). The online learner in MOOC social channels. Paper for the 13^th Annual MEITAL National Conference "New Technologies and Their Evaluation in Online Teaching and Learning, Technion–Israel Institute of Technology campus, Israel.
16. Kahan, T.*, Livne A.*, Soffer, T., Cohen, A., & Nachmias, R. (2015). Students' activity in online academic courses. Paper for the 13^th Annual MEITAL National Conference "New Technologies and Their Evaluation in Online Teaching and Learning, Technion–Israel Institute of Technology campus, Israel.  
17. Livne A.*, Kahan, T.*, Soffer, T., Cohen, A., & Nachmias, R. (2015). Students' attitudes about online academic courses at Tel Aviv University. Paper for the 13^th Annual MEITAL National Conference "New Technologies and Their Evaluation in Online Teaching and Learning, Technion–Israel Institute of Technology campus, Israel.
18. Kahan, T., Soffer, T., & Nachmias, R. (2016). Characterizing types of learners in a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). Paper for The Chais 11^th Annual Conference in Israel.
19. Kahan, T., Soffer, T., & Nachmias, R. (2017). Students' Utilization of Flexibility of Time, Place and Contents in a Fully Online Academic Course. Poster for The Chais 12^th annual conference in Israel.
20. Weisman, T., Soffer, T., & Nachmias, R. (2019).  The impact of online academic course with score on students' engagement, satisfaction and their achievements compared to non-score online academic course. Paper for the 17^th Annual MEITAL National Conference. Teaching and learning integrating technology in higher education: paths and trends. Tel Aviv, Israel.
21. Zuta-Kline, A., Soffer, T. (2019). Active learning – strategies and tools that engage and motivate students to act in class. Paper for the 17^th Annual MEITAL National Conference. Teaching and learning integrating technology in higher education: paths and trends. Tel Aviv, Israel.
22. Soffer, T., Cohen, A. & Klauzner, D. (2020). The implications of GDPR on higher education – Students' perceptions. Paper for the 7^th Privacy, Cyber and Technology Workshop- Tel Aviv University – Faculty of Law, Sonia & Edward Kosoy Conference.
23. Soffer, T., Cohen, A. & Klauzner, D. (2020). The implications of GDPR on higher education. Paper for the 18^th Annual MEITAL National Conference. Teaching and learning integrating technology in higher education: paths and trends. Tel Aviv, Israel.
24. Youngk, L., & Soffer, T. (2021). Instruction's perceptions in higher education on online learning during COVID-19: challenges, achievements, and future implications. Paper for The Chais 16^th annual conference in Israel.
25. Klauzner, D., Soffer, T., & Cohen, A. (2021). Awareness of privacy in higher education in the age of digital learning. Paper for The Chais 16^th Annual Conference in Israel.
26. Soffer, T., Zuta, A. (2022). Speak up! Engaging young citizens in a disruptive world. OECD International Education Innovation Conference.
27. Soffer, T., Livne, E., & Soroka - Zuta, A. (2022). Challenges and lessons learned during Covid-19. Paper for the 20^th Annual MEITAL National Conference. Teaching and learning integrating technology in higher education: paths and trends. Tel Aviv, Israel.
28. Barnoy, S., Soffer, T., Raban, Y., Schwartz-Attias, I., Kusha, M., Vaksler, H., Varshavsky, S. (2025). Community nurses' attitudes toward integrating emerging technologies in the care of the elderly population. In the Israeli Association for Medical Informatics, ILAMI2025 conference. Israel. https://program.eventact.com/Program/iGpAAAA/ifDg/he?df=long
29. Soroka Zuta, A., Klein-Latucha, O., Klauzner, Dar., Soffer, Tal. (2025). Developing and Implementing a Chatbot-Based Virtual Guide in Higher Education: A Case Study. Paper for the Annual MEITAL National Conference. Teaching and learning integrating technology in higher education: paths and trends. Tel Aviv, Israel.

E. Other Publications

1. Soffer, T., Soroka-Zuta, A., Frank, G. (2020).  Online teaching during the Covid-19 pandemic - the case of Tel Aviv University. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tal-Soffer-2
2. Newsletter article - Fight Covid-19 pandemic and protect the environment – published on Ynet news, February 2021, Israel.  https://www.ynet.co.il/environment-science/article/H1G5ldKeO?utm_source=m.ynet.co.il&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=whatsapp
3. Soffer, T., Soroka-Zuta, A. (2021).  RRI Impact Assessment – Insights from HubIT project. Published on HubIT EU project newsletter.  https://www.hubit-project.eu/news/rri-impact-assessment-insights-from-hubit-project
4. Soffer, T., Edut, I., Soroka-Zuta, A. (2022).  Responsible Innovation in Health: Bridging the Gaps - Connecting Technological, Medical, and Social Language. ICU4Covid - Newsletter article. https://www.icu4covid.eu/may-2022
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