Prof. Dorit Alt

Dean, Faculty of Education and Teaching

Email:

[email protected]

Academic rank

Associate Professor

Ph.D.

Bar-Ilan University

2010

Research area

technology learning environments

Prof. Alt serves as the dean of the Faculty of Education and Instruction at Tel-Hai College in Israel. Her area of expertise lies in the development, implementation, and evaluation of future-oriented, technology-enhanced, competency-based learning environments. Her research focuses on teaching, learning, and assessment in the information age, with a view to developing lifelong learning skills that encompass cognitive, intrapersonal, and interpersonal aspects. Central to her studies is the design and evaluation of innovative learning environments that aim to enhance learners' abilities in achieving personal well-being, social sensitivity, and economic and occupational prosperity amidst social and global changes. Prof. Alt has authored research papers in leading scientific journals, and her research has earned her a prominent standing in the scientific international arena that advocates for the application and research on new learning environments, such as the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI). In addition, she has authored five books and more than 60 papers.

Areas of Interest

Research

Teaching

Teaching in academic institutions and courses taught in the past five years

Level of course	Type of Course	Name of Course	Year
BA	Seminar: Education and Community Department, Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee, 4 cr.	Cultures and youth movements	2015-*2021
BA	Lecture: Education and Community Department, Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee, 2 cr.	Technologies in education systems and community	2015-*2021
BA	Lecture: Education and Community Department, Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee, 2 cr.	Alternative assessment of educational achievement	2015-*2021
BA	Lecture: Education and Community Department, Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee, 2 cr.	Interaction between: community, educational framework, and family	2015-*2021
BA	Lecture: Education and Community Department, Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee, 2 cr.	Education for democratic citizenship	2015-*2021
BA	Lecture: Education and Community Department, Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee, 4 cr.	Paths and methods in teaching and learning	2015-*2021
BA	Lecture: Education and Community Department, Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee, 2 cr.	Parental involvement in education	2015-*2021
BA	Lecture: Education and Community Department, Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee, 2 cr.	Family and education in the era of information	2015-2021
M. Ed	Seminar: Lifelong learning - research and practice Gordon Academic College of Education, 2 cr.	Final Research Project	**2019-2020
M. Ed	Seminar: Innovative pedagogies - research and practice Gordon Academic College of Education, 2 cr.	Final Research Project	**2020-2022
M.A.	Seminar. Tel-Hai College 2 cr.	Innovative pedagogies	**2022-
M. Ed	Application in an educational institution. Tel-Hai College 2 cr.	Final Research Project	**2022-

Awards

Year	Funded by/ Amount	Topic	Co-Researchers	Role in Research
2007-2008	Bar-Ilan University Research authority 2000 ILS	Teachers dealing with moral dilemmas	Dr. Nava Maslovaty	PI
2011-2012 Published article in refereed journal (19)	The Zefat Center for the Study of Communities and Cultures in the Galilee 5000 ILS	Cultural and motivational aspects related to academic cheating in higher education	Prof. Brenda Geiger	PI
2011-2012 Published articles in refereed journals (3, 13)	The Zefat Center for the Study of Communities and Cultures in the Galilee 5000 ILS	Orthodox female students' access to higher education	Prof. Brenda Geiger	PI
2013-2016 Submitted authored book (1)	Funded by the European Commission 970,000 € (76,120 € Kinneret academic college grant)	Tempus Program: Life-Long Learning in Applied Sciences. A joint project. (TEMPUS IV)	1. Hadassah Academic College (PI) 2. Kibbutzim College of Education 3. Nazareth Academic Institute 4. Gordon, The Academic College of Education 5. Bar Ilan University 6. Sapir Academic College 7. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya 8. Paris-Lodron University of Salzburg 9. Hochschule Aalen 10. University of Dublin, Trinity College 11. Latvia Culture college at Latvian Academy of Culture 12. Polytechnic Institute of Santarém - Portugal 13. ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa 14. GIMBE Foundation 15. Inovamais - Serviços de Consultadoria em Inovação Tecnológica,	Partner
2017	Erasmus+ 990,000 € (201,445 € Kinneret academic college grant)	Assessment Tools for new learning environments in higher education institutions / ASSET	1. Hadassah Academic College 2. Gordon Academic College 3. The College of Sakhnin for Teacher Education 4. Sokhumi State University 5. Ilia State University 6. Tbilisi State University 7. Otto-Friedrich-Universitaet Bamberg 8. Private Pädagogische Hochschule der Diözese Linz 9. School of Digital Technologies, Tallinn University 10. University College of Cork 11. National Center for Teacher Professional Development 12. Varam 13. Samtskhe-Javakheti State University	*PI - Principal Investigator
2018	Erasmus+ 993,000 € (103,294 € Kinneret academic college grant)	Welcome in Israel as a Leading and Learning tool for IaH Assistance and Management/WILLIAM	1. College of Management Academic Studies (PI) 2. Kinneret Academic College 3. Gordon Academic College 4. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev 5. The Jerusalem College of Technology 6. Tel Hai College 7. The Hebrew University of Jerusalem 8. Masaryk University 9. Global Impact Institute 10. Management Center Innsbruck 11. Erasmus Student Network 12. Juraj Dobrila University of Pula	** Partner
2021	Tel-Hai Academic College’s Research Authority 20,000 ILS	Examining the connection between distance learning patterns in the Corona era, self-regulation in online learning, a sense of belonging and retention among Jewish and Arab students.	Dr. Marsel Amasha Dr. Noa Bader	** Co-PI

Presentations

International conferences

Role	Subject of Lecture/ Discussion	Place of Conference	Name of Conference	Date
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Alt, D., Maslovaty, N., & Cohen. A. The relationships between perceptions of media literacy among teachers and democratic orientations of adolescents.	MOFET Institution, Tel-Aviv, Israel.	the 5th international conference "Teacher education at a crossroads"	25-28 June 2007
Lecturer	1. Paper presentation: Alt, D., Maslovaty, N., & Cohen. A. The relationship among gender and ethnic origin and adolescents’ system of civic –democratic perceptions, attitudes and behaviors. 2. Paper presentation: Maslovaty, N., Alt, D., & Cohen. A. The contribution of media literacy to the system of perceptions, attitudes and civic-democratic behaviors among adolescents.	University of Szeged Eötvös Loránd University Hungarian Academy of Sciences Budapest, Hungary	EARLI 12^th biennial conference "Developing potential for learning".	Aug. 28-Sep. 1, 2007
Author	Maslovaty, N., & Alt, D. Complexity of teachers' decisions in dealing with moral dilemmas.	Τhe University of Western Macedonia. Florina, Greece.	EARLI 1^st SIG`s moral and democratic education symposium.	24-27 Aug. 2008
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Alt, D., Cohen. A. & Maslovaty, N., The Dimensionality of Right-Wing Authoritarianism structured through Structural Equation Modeling and Smallest Space Analysis.	The Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities and the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute. Jerusalem, Israel	The 12th International Facet Theory Conference	21-24 June 2009
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Alt, D., Maslovaty, N., & Cohen. A. The relationships between constructivist learning environment and democratic attitudes towards different social groups.	Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.	AME 35th Annual Meeting: Cultivating Tolerance: Moral Functioning and its Development	2-4 July 2009
Presenter	Poster presentation: Alt, D. Empowering students' civic-democratic participation through constructivist learning environment.	Goethe University of Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany	EARLI 13^thconference of the junior researchers	19-22 July 2010
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Alt, D. Constructivist learning environment: Can it promote civic-democratic participation among adolescents?	Achva College of Education, and the MOFET Institute; Tel Aviv, Israel	EARLI 2^nd SIG`s moral and democratic education symposium: “Moral and Democratic Education and its influence on the society”	Aug. 30-Sep. 2 2010
Lecturer	1. Paper presentation: Alt, D. Motivational and cultural aspects related to students' academic dishonesty. 2. Paper presentation: Alt, D. Do teachers’ practices inside the classroom differentiate their students’ perception of open classroom climate?	Exeter University, Exeter, UK.	EARLI 14^th biennial conference "Education for a Global Networked Society "	Aug.30-Sep. 3 2011
Lecturer	1. Paper presentation: Alt, D. Constructivist learning environments. 2. Paper presentation: Alt, D. Psychological and cultural aspects related to students' academic dishonesty.	NLA University College, Bergen, Norway.	EARLI Special Interest Group 13’s 3rd symposium: Moral and democratic education	18-21 June 2012
Lecturer	1. Paper presentation: Alt, D. Parenting styles and academic cheating among first-year college students. 2. Paper presentation: Alt, D. The effects of parenting styles on academic motivations and adjustment to college life among first-year students.	Technische Universität München (TUM) School of Education	EARLI 15^th biennial conference "'Responsible Teaching and Sustainable Learning	*27-31 August 2013
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Alt, D. Mapping features of constructivist activities in higher education learning environments.	The Institute of Education and the Doctoral School of Education at the University of Szeged, Hungary.	The 12^th conference on educational assessment (CEA2014).	*1-3 May 2014
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Alt, D. The construction and validation of a new scale for measuring features of constructivist learning environments in higher education settings.	Department of Philosophy, Education and Psychology University of Verona, Italy.	EARLI Special Interest Group 13’s fourth symposium: Moral and democratic education - Moral education for a democratic citizenship.	*25-28 June 2014
Presenter	1. Poster presentation Alt, D., & Raichel, N. Lifelong Learning in Applied Fields (LLAF) Tempus funded consortium - promoting curriculum reform in Teachers' Education. 2. Poster presentation Raichel, N., & Alt, D. Lifelong Learning in Applied Fields (LLAF) Tempus funded consortium – pre-piloting "learning to do" practices	Hotel Princesa Sofia, Barcelona, Spain	EDULEARN15 the 7th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies	*6-8 July 2015
Lecturer	1. Symposium discussant: Alt, D. Happy Victimizer Phenomenon in adulthood – developing alternative explanations for moral functioning. 2. Paper presentation: Alt, D. Constructivist learning perceptions and academic self-efficacy in higher education. 3. Paper presentation: Alt, D. College students' academic motivation, media engagement and fear of missing out. 4. Paper presentation: Itzkovich, Y., & Alt, D. Constructing and validating a new scale for measuring faculty incivility. 5. Paper presentation: Itzkovich, Y., & Alt, D. Students' justice experience and perceptions of faculty incivility in higher education.	The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) and the Department of Communication and Internet Studies, Limassol, Cyprus	EARLI 16^th biennial conference "Towards a reflective society: Synergies between learning, teaching and research".	*25-29 Aug. 2015
Lecturer	1. Paper presentation: Alt, D. Adjustment to college, media engagement and fear of missing out 2. Paper presentation: Alt, D., & Itzkovich, Y. Assessing faculty incivility	University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary	ECER annual conference "Education and transition. Contributions from educational research"	*7-11 Sep. 2015
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Alt, D. Lifelong Learning in Applied Fields (LLAF) Tempus project: Assessing constructivist environments (problem-based learning) in higher education settings.	The Barceló Renacimiento Hotel, Seville, Spain	ICERI, the 8th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation.	*16-18 Nov.2015
Lecturer Discussant	1. Poster presentation: Alt, D., Ashkenazi, S., Ben-David, S., & Tzur, Z. Learning to LIVE TOGETHER: Using project-based learning in LLAF (Lifelong Learning in Applied Fields) Tempus funded project. 2. Paper presentation: Alt, D., & Raichel, N. Learning to DO: Using problem-based learning in LLAF (Lifelong Learning in Applied Fields) Tempus funded project. 3. Paper presentation: Alt, D., & Raichel, N. Lifelong learning in applied fields (LLAF) TEMPUS project: Experiences of teachers using VaKE (Values and Knowledge Education) in the Education and Community program. 4. Symposium discussant: Alt, D. Responsibility as the principal denominator of pedagogical ethos	University of Salzburg, Austria, Salzburg	EARLI 5^th SIG 13 conference on moral and democratic education: Professionals' Ethos and Education for Responsibility.	*6-9 July 2016
Author	1. Paper presentation: Alt, D., & Raichel, N. Lifelong Learning in Applied Fields (LLAF Tempus funded project): Problem-based learning in a multicultural environment. 2. Paper presentation: Alt, D., & Raichel, N. Lifelong learning in applied fields (LLAF) TEMPUS project: Applying VaKE (Values and Knowledge Education) to Israeli higher education.	University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland	ECER 2016 annual conference: Leading education: The distinct contributions of educational research and researchers	*22-26 Aug.2016
Reviewer		Rangsit University, Pathumthani, Thailand	3rd International Conference on Education and Social Sciences (ICESS 2016)	* 9-11 Oct. 2016
Lecturer	1. Paper presentation: Alt, D., & Raichel, N. Lifelong Learning in Applied Fields (LLAF Tempus Funded Project): Two case studies on Problem-Based Learning 2. Paper presentation: Alt, D., & Raichel, N. VaKE (Values and Knowledge Education) in the framework of Lifelong Learning in Applied Fields (LLAF) TEMPUS Project	Sapienza University of Rome	XI. European Conference on Social and Behavioral Sciences Rome, Italy	* 1-4 Sep. 2016
Author	Poster presentation: Shabany-Khayyat, R., Alt, D., Gordon-Shaag, A., Paltry, J-L., Linortner, L., & Eichler, R. Using Values and Knowledge Education (VaKE), a constructivist teaching technique: Making students aware of the complexity of clinical decisions.	Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California	The American Academy of Optometry's 95th annual meeting	* 9-12 Nov. 2016
Author	Paper presentation: Tomer, A., Mottok, J., Hagel, G., Alt, D., Hadar, I., & Barak, M. CAPELLA: A Conceptual Framework for Adaptive Life-Long Learning	University of Piraeus Athens, Greek	EDUCON 2017 conference	*25-28 April, 2017
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Alt, D., & Raichel, N. Problem-based learning method for lifelong learning in a multicultural college	Berlin Humboldt University, Germany	Berlin International Social Sciences and Humanities Conference	*18-21 May, 2017
Lecturer	1. Paper presentation: Alt, D., & Boniel-Nissim, M, Personality traits, fear of missing out, and problematic internet use: Analysis of the Big Five circumplex projection 2. Paper presentation: Alt, D., & Itzkovich, Y. Students' perceived reactions to faculty incivility: Toward a comprehensive model	Netanya Academic College	16^th International Facet Theory Conference	*27-28 June, 2017
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Alt, D., & Raichel, N. A Case Study on Game-based Learning: Integrating between Knowledge Construction, Values, and Pleasure.	Toshi Center, Tokyo, Japan	International Conference on Education and Learning	*16-18 Aug. 2017
Lecturer, Chair person	1. Paper presentation: Alt, D., & Boniel-Nissim, M, Surface and Deep Learning, Problematic Internet Use, and Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) 2. Paper presentation: Alt, D., & Itzkovich, Y. A comprehensive framework for assessing college students' reactions to faculty incivility	The University of Tampere, Finland	The European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI) 17^th biennial conference	*29 Aug. -2 Sep. 2017
Reviewer +Lecturer	Paper presentation: Alt, D., & Raichel, N. Fostering Digital Media Literacy Skills for Building Democratic Citizenship through Gamification, and its Assessment (The research was done within the framework ASSET: Erasmus+ co-funded project)	Essen University, Germany	EARLI-SIG 13 and InZentIM Conference	**27-29 Aug. 2018
Lecturer	Paper presentation: 1. Alt, D., & Raichel, N. Higher Education Students’ Perceptions of Peer Assessment (ASSET: Erasmus+ funded project) 2. Sofer, R., Alt, D., Kahn-Horwitz, J., Holtzmann, V., De-Groot , R., Ohayon-Shokty, L. Relevance of International ERASMUS+ programs on Innovative Approaches for Teacher-training in Israel	Mofet institute, Tel-Aviv, Israel	The 7th International Conference on Teacher Education: The Story on Innovation in Teacher Education	**24-26 June, 2019
Lecturer	Paper presentation: 1. Alt, D., & Raichel, N. Conceptions of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment research [ASSET: Erasmus+ co-funded project] 2. Alt, D., Alt, N., Hadar-Frumer, M. Case-Based Learning, Assessment, and Transfer of Learning [ASSET: Erasmus+ co-funded project]	Association of Taiwan Electronic Commerce (ATEC) Tokyo, Japan	MEA 2019 International Conference on Management and Education	**4-7 July, 2019
Lecturer	Paper presentation: 1. Alt, D., & Raichel, N. Advancing peer assessment in higher education [ASSET: Erasmus+ co-funded project] Paper presentation: 2. Alt, D., & Raichel, N. Formative assessment: Toward Advancing Future Skills [ASSET: Erasmus+ co-funded project]	RWTH Aachen, Germany.	The 18th Biennial The European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI) Conference	**12-16 Aug. 2019
Lecturer	Paper presentation: 1. Alt, D., & Raichel, N. Reflective writing: The importance of using prompting questions [ASSET: ERASMUS+ CO-FUNDED PROJECT]	Online (Online (Mofet Institute and Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee)	First Online Academic Writing Conference Blurring the Lines: Academic, Professional, and Popular Writing	**7 July, 2020
Lecturer	Paper presentation: 1. Naamati-Schneider, L. & Alt, D., Dilemma-based learning and the use of argumentation using a digital concept map in the Corona period: Contributions to developing 21st century skills	Online (Tel Hai Academic College)	Higher education in the post Corona era	**7 July, 2021
Lecturer	Paper presentation: 1. Alt, D., & Raichel, N. Reﬂective Journal Writing: Scheme and Scale Construction	Online (Hebrew University)	The 17^th International Facet Theory Conference	**24-25 Aug. 2021
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Kapshuk, Y., & Alt, D. Future Problem-Solving Technique for Promoting Reconciliation between Arabs and Jews	Online (Mofet Institute and Kaye College)	International Virtual Conference The Third Mission: Teacher Education in Social, Cultural and Environmental Contexts	**7 Dec. 2021
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Alt, D., & Boniel-Nissim, M. What characterizes those who are willing to provide online Counseling?	Madeira, Portugal	International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends 2022 (InPACT 2022)	**23-25 April 2022
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Naamati-Schneider, L., & Alt, D. Not just Zoom - application of innovative pedagogy based on argumentation construction aided by digital concept map in distance learning among medical management students.	Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel	The Israeli Society for Medical Education (ISME), The seven Annual Conference.	** 6, July 2022.
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Alt, D., & Naamati-Schneider, L. Enhancing E-Health Literacy through Future Problem-solving among Health Management Students.	Yerevan, Armenia	ECER 2022 “Education in a Changing World: The impact of global realities on the prospects and experiences of educational research”	**22 August – 10 Sep. 2022
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Naamati-Schneider, L., & Alt, D. Online argumentation-based learning aided by digital concept mapping: Implications for medical and healthcare students’ self-regulation	Lyon, France	AMEE 2022	**27- 31 August, 2022
Lecturer	Paper presentation (Submitted): Naamati-Schneider, L., & Alt, D. Digital Innovative Teaching Strategies for Enhancing 21^st Century Skills	Mofet Institute	Passion and Professionalism in Teacher Education	** 26-27 June, 2023

National conferences

Role	Subject of Lecture/Discussion	Place of Conference	Name of Conference	Date
Presenter	Poster presentation: Alt, D., Cohen. A., & Maslovaty, N. The influence of "Mass Media" Curriculum on democratic perceptions, attitudes and participations among Israeli high school students	Bar-Ilan university, School of Education	Doctoral students' conference	29 Nov. 2007
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Alt, D., Maslovaty, N., & Cohen. A. Media literacy skills – from theory to practice.	Haifa University. Haifa.	The 3^rd conference for Study design research: Present directions in study planning	22 Oct. 2008
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Alt, D., Maslovaty, N., & Cohen. A. Assessing structural validity of civic-democratic perceptions, attitudes, and participations questionnaire for adolescents.	Lander College, Jerusalem,	Facet theory conference	17 June 2008
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Alt, D. Mixed methodology approach: Investigating media literacy instruction methods and its contribution to civic-democratic behavior among adolescents.	Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva.	The 4^th conference of the Israeli Centre for Qualitative Research of Human and Society.	17-18 Feb. 2010
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Alt, D., & Geiger, B. Motivations, cultural ecology and academic integrity.	Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva.	The 5^th conference of the Israeli Centre for Qualitative Research of Human and Society.	6-8 Feb. 2012
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Alt, D., & Geiger, B. Motivations and academic integrity: An ecological perspective	Zefat Center for the Study of Communities and Cultures	Zefat Center for the Study of Communities (Seminar)	26 June 2012
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Alt, D. Assessing the acquisition of media literacy skills through communication teaching	Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee	Israel Communication Association annual conference	*17 April 2016
Lecturer	Paper presentation: Raichel, N., & Alt, D. Problem-based learning. A case study in the framework of Tempus Lifelong learning in applied fields (LLAF) project	Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee	Research on academic teaching as an effective learning promoter	*18 May 2016
Lecturer, Chair person	Paper presentation: Raichel, N., & Alt, D. Case study: Problem-based learning and peer-assessment among graduate students	MOFET Institution, Tel-Aviv	Lifelong learning in applied fields	* 17 Jan. 2017
Lecturer	Gamification in higher education	Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee	Different Pedagogy and Alternative Assessment in Higher Education: International Aspects	*17 June, 2018

Invited Lectures

Presentation/Comments	Name of Forum	Place of Lecture	Date
Facet Theory: A combination between research design and data analysis.	Doctoral studies colloquium	Bar-Ilan University, School of Education	31 March 2008
Barriers and challenges in distance-learning e-courses	Education faculty forum	Western Galilee academic college	2 Feb. 2014
TEMPUS (ERASMUS+) funded project: Lifelong learning in applied fields	Humanity and social sciences faculty forum	Kinneret Academic College	7 Jan. 2015
Lifelong Learning in Higher Education as a Lever for Moral and Democratic Values	6^th EARLI-SIG 13 Conference & 2^nd InZentIM Conference Migration, Social Transformation, and Education for Democratic Citizenship	Essen University, Germany	**27-29 Aug. 2018
A different pedagogy: lifelong learning in higher education	Social work department faculty	The Max Stern Yezreel Valley academic college, Israel	**8 Oct. 2018
Principles of lifelong learning: Implications for teacher education	The School of Professional Studies	MOFET Institute; Tel Aviv, Israel	**8 Nov. 2018
Development of 21^st century skills in higher education	Annual conference of Academic Preparatory Programs of Northern colleges	Kinneret academic college	**26 Dec. 2019
Faculty incivility: Precursors and implications	Asscociation of Ethics at Academia Congress	Yalova University, Turkey	**26-27 Jan 2023

Link to

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dorit-Alt

Publications

Authored Books

Alt, D., & Raichel, N. (2021). Equity and formative assessment in higher education: Advancing culturally responsive assessment. Springer.
Itzkovich, Y., Alt, D., & Dolev, N. (2020). The challenges of academic incivility. Social-emotional competencies and redesign of learning environments as remedies. Springer.
Alt, D., & Raichel, N. (2018). Lifelong citizenship: Lifelong learning as a lever for moral and democratic values. Brill and Sense Publishers.
Alt, D., & Raichel, N. (2018). A different pedagogy: Lifelong learning and higher education. Resling. (Hebrew)

Edited Books

Alt, D., & Reingold, R. (Eds.). (2012). Changes in teachers’ moral role. From passive observers to moral and democratic leaders. Rotterdam: Sense.

Articles in Refereed Journals

English

1	**Alt, D., Naamati-Schneider, L., & Weishut, D. J. N. (2023). Competency-based learning and formative assessment feedback as precursors of college students’ soft sills acquisition. Studies in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2023.2217203 Impact Factor 4.017, Q1
2	**Kapshuk, Y., & Alt, D. (2023). Future problem-solving technique for promoting reconciliation between Palestinian and Jewish citizens of Israel. Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/pac0000678 Impact Factor 1.533, Q1
3	**Alt, D. (2023). Assessing the benefits of gamification in mathematics for student gameful experience and gaming motivation. Computers & Education. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2023.104806 Impact Factor 11.182, Q1
4	**Naamati-Schneider, L., & Alt, D. (2023). Online collaborative Padlet-mediated learning in health management studies. Frontiers in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1157621 Impact Factor 4.232, Q1
5	**Alt, D., & Kapshuk, Y. (2023). Linking achievement goal orientations to socio-cognitive conflict regulation in higher education. Negotiation and Conflict Management Research. https://doi.org/10.34891/2022.0471 Impact Factor 1.395, Q4
6	**Alt, D., Kapshuk, Y., & Dekel, H. (2022). Promoting perceived creativity and innovative behavior: Benefits of future problem-solving programs for higher education students. Thinking Skills and Creativity. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2022.101201 Impact Factor 3.652, Q1
7	**Alt, D. (2022). Professional and psychological precursors of instructional approaches used in distance learning during COVID-19. Current Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-022-03406-2. Impact Factor 4.297, Q1
8	**Kapshuk, Y. & Alt, D. (2022). Using digital concept maps in conflict resolution studies: Implications for students’ argumentative skills, domain-specific knowledge, and academic efficacy. Frontiers in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.882370 Impact Factor 4.232, Q1 (Joint and equal contribution)
9	**Boniel-Nissim, M., & Alt, D. (2022). Problematic social media use and intensive social media use among academic students during the COVID-19 pandemic: Associations with social support and life satisfaction. Frontiers in Education. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2022.876774 Impact Factor 2.527, Q2
10	**Alt, D., Raichel, N., & Naamati-Schneider, L. (2022). Higher education students’ reflective journal writing and lifelong learning skills: Insights from an exploratory sequential study. Frontiers in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.707168 Impact Factor 4.232, Q1. Cited by 12
11	**Alt, D., Boniel-Nissim, M., Naamati-Schneider, L. & Meirovich, A. (2022). Precursors of openness to provide online counseling: The role of future thinking, creativity, and innovative behavior of future online therapists. Frontiers in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.848235 Impact Factor 4.232, Q1
12	**Alt, D., Weinberger, A., Heinrichs, K., & Naamati-Schneider, L. (2022). The role of goal orientations and learning approaches in explaining digital concept mapping utilization in problem-based learning. Current Psychology. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs12144-021-02613-7 Impact Factor 4.297, Q1. Cited by 2
13	**Alt, D., Naamati-Schneider, L. & Meirovich, A. (2022). Future problem-solving practiced during Covid-19: Implications for health management students' e-Health literacy identity. Frontiers in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.829243 Impact Factor 4.232, Q1
14	**Alt, D., Itzkovich, Y., & Naamati-Schneider, L. (2022). Students’ emotional well-being, and perceived faculty incivility and just behavior before and during COVID-19. Frontiers in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.849489 Impact Factor 4.232, Q1. Cited by 2
15	**Alt, D., & Raichel, N. (2021). Precursors of college students’ attitudes towards cross-cultural collaboration: The role of group-learning activity design and openness to diversity. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 46, 737-752. https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877X.2021.2002280 Impact Factor 1.17, Q2.
16	**Alt, D., & Naamati-Schneider, L. (2021). Online argumentation-based learning aided by digital concept mapping during COVID-19: Implications for health management teaching and learning. Health Education. https://doi.org/10.1108/HE-12-2020-0125 Impact Factor 0.38, Q4. Cited by 3
17	**Alt, D., & Kapshuk, Y. (2021). Argumentation-based learning with digital concept mapping and college students’ epistemic beliefs. Learning Environments Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10984-021-09385-8 Impact Factor 3.792, Q1. Cited by 2
18	**Alt, D. (2021). Who benefits from digital badges? Motivational precursors of digital badge usages in higher education. Current Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-02002-0 Impact Factor 4.297, Q1. Cited by 13
19	**Alt, D., & Naamati-Schneider, L. (2021). Health management students’ self-regulation and digital concept mapping in online learning environments. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-021-02542-w Impact Factor 2.463, Q2. Cited by 27
20	**Alt, D., & Raichel, N. (2020). Problem-based learning, self- and peer assessment in higher education: Toward advancing lifelong learning skills. Research Papers in Education, 37, 370-394. https://doi.org/10.1080/02671522.2020.1849371 Impact Factor 2.642, Q2. Cited by 23
21	**Alt, D., & Raichel, N. (2020). Higher education students’ perceptions of and attitudes towards peer assessment in multicultural classrooms. Asia-Pacific Education Researcher. 29, 567–580. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40299-020-00507-z Impact Factor 2.409, Q2. Cited by 10
22	**Alt, D., & Raichel, N. (2020). Enhancing perceived digital literacy skills and creative self-concept through gamified learning environments: Insights from a longitudinal study. International Journal of Educational Research, 101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2020.101561. Impact Factor 2.845, Q2. Cited by 42
23	**Alt, D., & Raichel, N. (2020). Reflective journaling and metacognitive awareness: Insights from a longitudinal study in higher education. Reflective Practice, 21, 145-158. https://doi.org/10.1080/14623943.2020.1716708 Impact Factor 0.70, Q2. Cited by 42
24	** Alt, D., Alt, N., & Hadar-Frumer, M. (2020). Measuring Halliwick foundation course students' perceptions of case-based learning, assessment, and transfer of learning. Learning Environments Research, 23, 59–85. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10984-019-09286-x Impact Factor 3.323, Q1. Cited by 14
25	**Alt, D., & Boniel-Nissim, M. (2018). Using multidimensional scaling and PLS-SEM to assess the relationships between personality traits, problematic Internet use, and fear of missing out. Behaviour & Information Technology, 37(12), 1264-1276. https://doi.org/10.1080/0144929X.2018.1502353 Impact Factor 3.086, Q2. Cited by 37
26	**Alt, D. (2018). Science teachers' conception of teaching, attitude towards testing and their use of contemporary educational activities and assessment tasks. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 29, 600-619. https://doi.org/10.1080/1046560X.2018.1485398 Impact Factor 0.83, Q2. Cited by 9
27	*Alt, D., & Boniel-Nissim, M. (2018). Links between adolescents' deep and surface learning approaches, problematic Internet use, and Fear of Missing Out (FoMO). Internet Interventions. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2018.05.002 Impact Factor 4.333, Q1. Cited by 120
28	*Alt, D., & Boniel-Nissim, M. (2018). Parent-adolescent communication and problematic Internet use: The mediating role of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO). Journal of Family Issues, 39(13), 3391–3409. https://doi.org/10.1177/0192513X18783493 Impact Factor 2.072, Q3. Cited by 72
29	*Alt, D., & Itzkovich, Y. (2018). The connection between perceived constructivist learning environments and faculty uncivil authoritarian behaviors. Higher Education, 77(3), 437–454. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10734-018-0281-y Impact Factor 4.634, Q1. Cited by 30
30	*Alt, D. (2018). Science teachers' conceptions of teaching and learning, ICT efficacy, ICT professional development and ICT practices enacted in their classrooms. Teaching and Teacher Education, 73, 141-150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2018.03.020 Impact Factor 3.272, Q1. Cited by 177
31	*Alt, D. (2018). Teachers’ practices in science learning environments and their use of formative and summative assessment tasks. Learning Environments Research, 21, 387–406. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10984-018-9259-z Impact Factor 3.792, Q1. Cited by 24
32	*Alt, D., & Itzkovich, Y. (2017). Cross-validation of the reactions to faculty incivility measurement through a multidimensional scaling approach. Journal of Academic Ethics. 15, 215–228. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10805-017-9288-8 Impact Factor 0.60, Q3. Cited by 7
33	*Alt, D. (2017). College students' perceived learning environment and their social media engagement in activities unrelated to class work. Instructional Science, 45, 623–643. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11251-017-9418-0 Impact Factor 2.620, Q2. Cited by 22
34	*Alt, D. (2017). Students’ social media engagement and fear of missing out (FoMO) in a diverse classroom. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 29(2), 388-410. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12528-017-9149-x Impact Factor 2.627, Q2. Cited by 79
35	*Alt, D. (2017). Constructivist learning and openness to diversity and challenge in higher education environments. Learning Environments Research, 20, 99–119. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10984-016-9223-8 Impact Factor 3.792, Q1. Cited by 57
36	*Alt, D. (2016). Using structural equation modeling and multidimensional scaling to assess female college students' academic adjustment as a function of perceived parenting styles. Current Psychology, 35, 549 - 561. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12144-015-9320-3 Impact Factor 4.297, Q1. Cited by 15
37	*Alt, D. (2016). Contemporary constructivist practices in higher education settings and academic motivational factors. Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 56(3), 374 - 399. https://search.informit.org/doi/abs/10.3316/aeipt.213899 Impact Factor 1.075, Q4. Cited by 34
38	*Alt, D. (2016). Students' perceived constructivist learning environment: Empirical examples of the comparison between facet theory with smallest space analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. European Journal of Psychological Assessment. doi: 10.1027/1015-5759/a000358. Impact Factor: 2.892, Q3. Cited by 24
39	*Alt, D. (2016). Students' wellbeing, fear of missing out, and social media engagement for leisure in higher education learning environments. Current Psychology. doi 10.1007/s12144-016-9496-1. Impact Factor 4.297, Q1. Cited by 153
40	*Alt, D., & Itzkovich, Y. (2016). Adjustment to college and perceptions of faculty incivility. Current Psychology, 35(4), 657–666. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1007/s12144-015-9334-x Impact Factor 4.297, Q1. Cited by 26
41	*Alt, D. (2015). Assessing the connection between self-efficacy for learning and justifying academic cheating in higher education learning environments. Journal of Academic Ethics, 13, 77–90. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10805-015-9227-5 Impact Factor 0.60, Q3. Cited by 22
42	*Alt, D. (2015). Assessing the contribution of constructivist based academic learning environment to academic self-efficacy in higher education. Learning Environments Research, 18, 47–67. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10984-015-9174-5 Impact Factor 3.792, Q1. Cited by 217
43	*Alt, D. (2015). College students' academic motivation, media engagement and fear of missing out. Computers in Human Behavior, 49, 111–119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2015.02.057 Impact Factor 6.829, Q1. Cited by 595
44	*Alt, D., & Itzkovich, Y. (2015). Assessing the connection between students' justice experience and perceptions of faculty incivility in higher education. Journal of Academic Ethics, 13, 121–134. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10805-015-9232-8 Impact Factor 0.60, Q3. Cited by 33
45	*Itzkovich, Y., & Alt, D. (2015). Development and validation of a measurement to assess college students' reactions to faculty incivility. Ethics & Behavior, 26(8), 621-637. https://doi.org/10.1080/10508422.2015.1108196 Impact Factor 2.086, Q2. Cited by 14
46	*Alt, D. (2014). Assessing the connection between students' justice experience and attitudes toward academic cheating in higher education new learning environments. Journal of Academic Ethics, 12, 113-127. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10805-014-9202-6 Impact Factor 0.60, Q3. Cited by 20
47	*Geiger, B., & Alt, D. (2014). Haredi -Chabad women’s strengths and aspirations and acculturation experience upon accessing a non-Haredi Institution of higher education in the Northern Galilee. Women in Judaism: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 11(1), 1 – 25. https://wjudaism.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/wjudaism/article/view/21737
48	*Alt, D. (2014). The construction and validation of a new scale for measuring features of constructivist learning environments in higher education. Frontline Learning Research, 2(3). doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.14786/flr.v2i2.68 Impact Factor: 1.697, Q2. Cited by 55
49	*Alt, D. (2014). Using structural equation modeling and multidimensional scaling to assess students’ perceptions of the learning environment and justice experiences. International Journal of Educational Research, 69, 38–49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2014.10.001 Impact Factor 2.845, Q2. Cited by 25
50	*Alt, D. (2014). First-year female college students' academic motivation as a function of perceived parenting styles: A contextual perspective. Journal of Adult Development, 22, 63-75. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10804-014-9201-2 Impact Factor 1.900, Q4. Cited by 35
51	Alt, D., & Geiger, B. (2012). Goal orientations and tendency to neutralize academic cheating: An ecological perspective. Psychological Studies, 57(4), 404–416. Joint contribution. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12646-012-0161-y Impact Factor (4 years): 0.18, Journal Rank (Q): 4. Cited by 30

Hebrew

52	**Alt, D., & Kapshuk, Y. (accepted). The role of creativity as a mediator between future thinking and willingness to reconcile among Arab students. Zman Hinuch (Time for Education).
53	**Raichel, N., & Alt, D. (2023). Preparedness and response of teachers in elementary and middle public schools and to the COVID-19 crisis: Barriers and factors that helped coping with the crisis. Dapim – Journal of Theory and Research in Education. (Hebrew)
54	**Alt, D., & Ahron-Izhaki, A. (2023). Intervention programs to promote intergenerational encounter as an educational tool for developing socio-emotional skills among children and youth. BeMaagaly Hinuch (Educational Cycles). (Hebrew)
55	**Raichel, N., & Alt, D. (2022). Challenges of culturally responsive assessment in higher education institutes - The Israeli case. Eunim BeHinuch (Educational Studies),21, 188-215. (Hebrew)
56	**Alt, D., & Naamati-Schneider, L. (2022). The connection between problem-based learning combined with a digital concept map and motivation and online self-regulation according to education and health management students' perceptions. Gilui Daat (Manifesto) (Hebrew)
57	**Naamati-Schneider, L., & Alt, D. (2022). Implications of dilemma-based learning and the use of argumentation aided by digital concept mapping during COVID-19 for Health Management students’ epistemological and ontological perceptions and thinking levels. Zman Hinuch (Time for Education), 7, 21 – 42. (Hebrew)
58	**Raichel, N., & Alt, D. (2021). From progressivism to lifelong learning: A theoretical journey. BeMaagaly Hinuch (Educational Cycles), 10. (Hebrew)
59	**Alt, D., & Raichel, N. (2020). Gamified learning in higher education: Challenges and opportunities: A case study. Dapim – Journal of Theory and Research in Education, 72, 55 - 77. (Hebrew)
60	*Alt, D., & Geiger, B. (2016). An academic program for Orthodox teachers a result of the 'New Horizon' reform': Barriers, strengths, and aspirations. Dapim – Journal of Theory and Research in Education, 61, 151 - 173. (Hebrew)
61	*Alt, D. (2015). Literacy, media, and media instruction: The acquisition of media literacy skills through media instruction. Dapim – Journal of Theory and Research in Education, 60, 117 – 137. (Hebrew)
62	Alt. D. (2014). The contribution of constructive learning environment on democratic processes involvement. Megamot: Journal of Behavioral Science, 49(4), 775 – 795. (Hebrew)
63	Alt, D. (2013). Media literacy instruction in the Mass-Communication curriculum for higher education in Israel. Eunim BeHinuch (Educational Studies), 7-8, 306 – 336. (Hebrew)

Articles or Chapters in Scientific Books

*Itzkovich, Y., & Alt, D. (2018). The dark side of teachers' behavior and its impact on students' reactions: A comprehensive framework to assess college students' reactions to faculty incivility. In A. Weinberger (Ed.), Professionals ethos and education for responsibility (127 – 136). Rotterdam: Sense.
Alt, D. (2012). Constructivist learning environment and political-democratic participation among adolescents. In D. Alt & R. Reingold (Eds.), Changes in teachers’ moral role. From passive observers to moral and democratic leaders (pp. 121-131). Rotterdam: Sense.
Alt, D., & Reingold, R. (2012). Current changes in teacher's role definition: From passive observer to moral and democratic leader. In D. Alt & R. Reingold (Eds.), Changes in teachers’ moral role. From passive observers to moral and democratic leaders (pp. 1-11). Rotterdam: Sense.
Alt, D., Maslovaty, N., & Cohen, A. (2010). The relationship between media literacy studies and democratic and moral orientations among Israeli adolescents. In C. Klaassen & N. Maslovaty (Eds.), Moral courage and the normative professionalism of teachers (pp. 71-90). Rotterdam: Sense.
Alt, D., Maslovaty, N., & Cohen, A. (2010). The effect of personal background on civic concepts, attitudes and activities among high school students. In C. Klaassen & N. Maslovaty (Eds.), Moral courage and the normative professionalism of teachers (pp. 175-198). Rotterdam: Sense.
Alt, D., Cohen, A., & Maslovaty, N. (2009). The dimensionality of right-wing authoritarianism structured through structural equation modeling and smallest space analysis. In D. Elizur & E. Yaniv (Eds.), Theory construction and multivariate analysis: Applications of Facet Theory approach (pp. 279-290). Israel: FTA publications.

Articles in Conference Proceedings

*Tomer, A., Mottok, J., Hagel, G., Alt, D., Hadar, I., & Barak, M. (2017, April). CAPELLA: A Conceptual Framework for Adaptive Life-Long Learning. In Proceedings of the IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON 2017).
*Alt, D. (2015, November). Lifelong learning in Applied Fields (LLAF) Tempus project: Assessing constructivist environments (problem-based learning) in higher education settings. In Proceedings [USB Flash drive] of the ICERI, the 8th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation. ISBN: 978-84-606-8243-1
Alt, D. (2010, June). Constructivist learning environment: Can it promote political-democratic participation among adolescents? In Proceedings [CD-ROM] of the SIG 13: Moral and Democratic Education- 2nd Symposium on Moral and Democratic Education.
Maslovaty, N., & Alt, D. (2008, June). Complexity of teachers' decisions in dealing with moral dilemmas. In Proceedings of the SIG 13: Moral and Democratic Education- 1nd Symposium on Moral and Democratic Education. http://www.eled.uowm.gr/sig13/fulltexts/Paper1.pdf