About

Judith Gal-Ezer is Professor Emeritta Computer Science at the Open University of Israel (OUI), within the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.

As faculty, she has developed numerous textbooks in Mathematics and Computer Science (CS) and played a pivotal role in designing both the undergraduate and Master programs in CS. During her time at OUI, she held various leadership positions, including Head of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department, Head of the Development Division, and Vice President for Academic Affairs, spanning almost a decade.

While initially she engaged in research on wave propagation and seismology, her focus gradually shifted to two key areas: computer-integrated mathematics education and computer science education, which has since become her primary interests.

In addition of writing Hebrew textbooks for the Open University Professor Gal-Ezer published tens of publications in professional journals and professional conferences. She supervised many students' seminar works, and Master and PhD students.

Her involvement with educational policy extends beyond academia. She was member of the Ministry of Education's professional committee responsible for formulating the CS curriculum for Israeli high schools. Subsequently, she chaired this committee and served on similar committees for elementary, middle school curricula.

Furthermore, Judith has contributed extensively to higher education governance, serving as a member of the CHE Council for Higher Education, the regulatory body overseeing all higher education institutions. Presently, she continues to participate in numerous sub-committees of the Ministry of Education, the CHE, and the PBC (Planning and Budgeting Committee).

Professor Gal-Ezer is actively engaged in professional societies and initiatives. She serves on the editorial boards of several prominent journals; she is a member of the Informatics for All European Coalition, and plays key roles in various committees, including the CC2020 Steering Committee and the ACM Education Board. Notably, she chairs the ACM Europe Council Education Committee.

Her contributions to CS education have been recognized through prestigious awards, including: ACM SIGCSE 2007 "Special Contribution to Computer Science Education," IEEE 2015 Computer Society Taylor L. Booth Education Award for outstanding research and practical application in the field ACM Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award 2017.
In 2021 she was honored to be recognized as an ACM Fellow.
In 2022 she was invited as Fellow of AAIA (Asia -Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association).
In 2024 as AIIA Fellow (International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance).
In 2024 Gal-Ezer was awarded the Outstanding Contribution to the ACM Award.

Education

Ph.D. Applied Mathematics
Tel Aviv University
1978
The Displacement due to Wave Propagation from a Finite Source in a Layered Elastic Solid
M.Sc. Applied Mathematics
Tel Aviv University
1971
Asymptotic Solution of Wave Propagation Problems in Slender Bodies of Revolution
B.Sc. Applied Mathematics
Tel Aviv University
1968
Diploma Studies Computer Science
Tel Aviv University
1985

Appointments

Academic

Professor Emeritta
The Open University of Israel
2024 - present
Full Professor
The Open University of Israel
2019 - 2024
Full Professor
The Open University of Israel
2002 - 2016
Associate Professor
The Open University of Israel
1995 - 2002
Senior Lecturer
The Open University of Israel
1990 - 1995

Administrative Academic

Vice President for Academic Affairs
1999 - 2005, 2009 - 2012
Head, Mathematics and Computer Science Department
1996 - 1999
Head, Academic Development Division
1990 - 1993

Awards and Recognition

2024
Outstanding Contribution to the ACM Award
2024
AIIA Fellow
International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance
2022
AAIA Fellow
Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association
2021
ACM Fellow
Association for Computing Machinery
2017
ACM Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award
Association for Computing Machinery
2015
IEEE Taylor L. Booth Education Award
IEEE Computer Society
For outstanding research and practical application in computer science education
2007
ACM SIGCSE Award for Outstanding Contribution to Computer Science Education
ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education

Publications

Professor Gal-Ezer has published extensively in professional journals and conferences, with over 80 peer-reviewed articles and numerous book chapters. Her research focuses on computer science education, mathematics education, and algorithmic thinking.

Selected Recent Articles

J. Gal-Ezer, D. Zohar and A. Rolnik.
Science Olympiads: The Israeli Teams.
Olympiads in Informatics, 2025, 19, pp. 45-60
DOI: 10.15388/ioi.2025.
A. McGettrick, M. E. Caspersen, J. Gal-Ezer, & E. Nardelli
European Digital Transformation Needs Indicators of Informatics Competence
ACM Inroads, 2024, 15, 4, pp. 74-81
DOI: 10.1145/3696791
J. Gal-Ezer & S. Szekely
Spark: The First Choice for Novices
Informatics in Education, 2024, 23, 4, pp. 719-721
DOI: 10.15388/infedu.2024.26
M. Caspersen, J. Gal-Ezer, A. McGettrick & E. Nardelli
Informatics Education for School – A European Initiative
ACM Inroads, 2023, 14,1, pp. 49-53
DOI: 10.1145/3583088
M. Armoni & J. Gal-Ezer
High-School Computer Science – Its Effect on the Choice of Higher Education
Informatics in Education, 2023
DOI: 10.15388/infedu.2023.14

Seminal Works in Computer Science Education

J. Gal-Ezer & D. Harel
What (else) should CS educators know?
Communications of the ACM, 1998, 41, 9, pp. 77-84
Citations: 152
J. Gal-Ezer, C. Beeri, D. Harel & A. Yehudai
A High-School Program in Computer Science
Computer, 1995, 28, 10, pp. 73-80
Citations: 175
J. Gal-Ezer & D. Harel
Curriculum and Course Syllabi for High-School Computer Science Program
Computer Science Education, 1999, 9, 2, pp. 114-147
Citations: 108
J. Gal-Ezer & C. Stephenson
A Tale of Two Countries: Successes and Challenges in K-12 Computer Science Education in Israel and the United States
ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2014, 14, 2
Citations: 153

Books and Educational Materials

Algorithmics: The Foundations of Computer Science
Open University of Israel, 1991, 2008, 2014 (Hebrew)
Data Structures and Introduction to Algorithms
Open University of Israel, 1998, 2008 (Hebrew)
Topics in Computer Science Education
Open University of Israel, 1998, 2002, 2014 (Hebrew)
Digital Design
Open University of Israel, 1988, 2008 (Hebrew)

Research Reports and White Papers

Computing Curricula 2020: Paradigms for Global Computing Education
ACM and IEEE Task Force, 2020
Member of Steering Committee
Informatics References Framework for School
Informatics for All Coalition, 2022
M. Caspersen, I. Diethelm, J. Gal-Ezer, A. McGettrick, E. Nardelli, D. Passey, B. Rovan and M. Webb
Informatics Education in Europe: Are We All In The Same Boat?
ACM/Informatics Europe Report, 2017
J. Vahrenhold, E. Nardelli, C. Pereira, et al.
European survey on requirements for the informatics school curriculum and informatics school teachers' education
Informatics for All Coalition, 2025
E. Nardelli, G. Futschek, J. Gal-Ezer and M. Webb

Complete Publication List: Professor Gal-Ezer has authored over 80 peer-reviewed articles, numerous conference papers, and multiple books. For a complete list of publications, please see the Full Publications section.

Complete Publications List

This section contains the complete list of Professor Gal-Ezer's publications as they appear in her curriculum vitae (July 2025).

Thesis and Dissertation

M.Sc. Asymptotic Solution of Wave Propagation Problems in Slender Bodies of Revolution, Supervisor: B. Rulf
Ph.D. The Displacement due to Wave Propagation from a Finite Source in a Layered Elastic Solid, Supervisor: F. Abramovitz

Open University Books (Hebrew)

Mathematics

1981 Introduction to differential equations – with Prof. Eli Levin.
1981 Numerical computation (adapted form OU English version) – development coordinator.
1983 -1986 Calculus III – writing 6 units, and development coordinator.

Computer Science

Academic responsibility and development coordinator.

1986 Introduction to Computer Science using Pascal
1988 Numerical Computation
1988 Computer Organization and Programming
1988 Digital Design (translation and study guide)
1989 Numerical Methods for Ordinary Differential Equations
1990 Prolog and Artificial Intelligence (study guide)
1990 Introduction to System Programming with C (study guide)
1991 Automata Theory and Formal Languages – rewriting
1991 Algorithmics: The foundations of Computer Science
1998 Data Structures and Introduction to Algorithms
1998 Topics in Computer Science Education – reader editing, study guide, teaching.
1998 Computational Models for High-Schools
1999 Computer Organization for High-Schools
1999 Computer Organization and Programming
2000 Introduction to Computer Science
2002 Topics in Computer Science Education (revised)
2008 Algorithmics: The Foundations of Computer Science
2008 Data Structures and Introduction to Algorithms - a different new version based on a new edition of the text book
2008 Digital Design
2014 Algorithmics: The Foundations of Computer Science – development coordinator of the updated course.
2014 Topics in Computer Science Education (updated)
2014 Workshop – Pedagogical Aspects of CS Education

Selected Articles in Refereed Journals

Published

1. Rulf & J. Gal-Ezer, "High Frequency Waves in Thin Bodies of Revolution", Journal of Sound and Vibration, 1972, 21, pp. 1-10.
2. F. Abramovici & J. Gal-Ezer, "Numerical Seismograms for a Vertical Point-Force in a Layered Solid", Bull. Seism. Soc. Am., 1978, 68, pp. 81-101.
3. F. Abramovici & J. Gal-Ezer, "Seismic Waves from Finite Faults in Layered Media", Bull. Seism. Soc. Am., 1979, 69, pp. 1693-1714.
4. F. Abramovici, J. Gal-Ezer & J. Baumgarten, "A Method for Extracting Phase Velocity Curves from Seismograms", Geophys. J. R. Astr. Soc., 1981, 65, pp. 727-739.
5. J. Gal-Ezer & G. Zwas, "An Algorithmic Approach to Linear Systems", Int. J. Math. Educ. Sci. Technol., 1984, 15, 4, pp. 501-519.
6. J. Gal-Ezer & G. Zwas, "Convergence Acceleration as a Computational Assignment", Int. J. Math. Educ. Sci. Technol., 1987, 18, 1, pp. 15-28.
7. J. Gal-Ezer & G. Zwas, "The Computational Potential of Rational Approximations", Computers and Education, 1987, 11, pp. 33-46.
8. J. Gal-Ezer & G. Zwas, "Computational Aspects of Rational vs. Polynomial Interpolation", Int. J. Math. Educ. Sci. Technol., 1988, 19, 4, pp. 567-579.
9. S. Breuer, J. Gal-Ezer & G. Zwas, "Microcomputer Laboratories in Mathematics Education", Computers and Mathematics, 1990, 19, 3, pp. 13-34.
10. J. Gal-Ezer & G. Zwas, "Error Bounds for Interpolative Approximations", Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990, 24, 3, pp. 198-212.
11. J. Gal-Ezer & G. Zwas, "Real World Models in the Teaching of Calculus", UMAP: J. Undergraduate Mathematics and its Application, 1992, 13, 2, pp. 93-100.
12. J. Gal-Ezer & G. Zwas, "Corrected Summation of Alternating Series", Int. J. Math. Educ. Sci. Technol., 1993, 24, pp. 171-176.
13. J. Gal-Ezer & G. Zwas, "A Teachable Derivation of Asymptotic Error Expansions for Numerical Integration", Mathematics and Computer Education, 1994, 28, 3, pp. 303-313.
14. J. Gal-Ezer, "Computer Science Teachers' Certification Program", Computers and Education, 1995, 25, 3, pp. 163-168.
15. J. Gal-Ezer, C. Beeri, Harel & A.Yehudai, "A High-School Program in Computer Science", Computer, 1995, 28, 10, pp. 73-80, cit.142.
16. T. Rosenthal, J. Gal-Ezer & N. Ben-Zvi, "Professional Updating and Computer Training for Immigrants: A Case Study", GATES, 1995, 2, 1, pp. 26-32.
17. J. Gal-Ezer, "A Pre-Programming Introduction to Algorithmics", Mathematics and Computer Education, 1996, 30, 1, pp. 61-69.
18. J. Gal-Ezer & O. Lichtenstein, "A Mathematical-Algorithmic Approach to Sets: A Case Study", Mathematics and Computer Education, 1997, 31, 1, pp. 33-42.
19. J. Gal-Ezer & D. Harel, "What (else) should CS educators know?", Communications of the ACM, 1998, 41, 9, pp. 77-84, cit. 130
20. C. Stephenson, J. Gal-Ezer, C. Rice & C. Wolf, "Revitalizing High School Computer Science: Finding Common Ground", Journal of Computer Science Education, 1998, 12, 1&2, pp. 8-17.
21. J. Gal-Ezer & D. Harel, "Curriculum and Course Syllabi for High-School Computer Science Program", Computer Science Education, 1999, 9, 2, pp. 114-147, cit. 81.
22. J. Gal-Ezer & A. Zeldes, "Teaching Software Designing Skills", Computer Science Education, 2000, 10, 1, pp. 25-38, cit:33.
23. J. Gal-Ezer & D. Lupo, "Integrating Internet tools into traditional CS distance education: Students' attitudes", Computers and Education, 2002, 38, 4, pp. 319-329, cit: 71
24. J. Gal-Ezer & E. Zur, "The Efficiency of Algorithms – Misconceptions", Computers and Education, 2004, 42, 3, pp. 215-226, cit: 60
25. J. Gal-Ezer, T. Vilner & Zur, "Teaching Efficiency at CS1 Level: A different approach", Computer Science Education, 2004, 14, 3, pp. 235-248.
26. Z. Erlich, J. Gal-Ezer & I. Erlich, "Skills required for participating in CMC courses: An empirical study", Computers and Education, 2005, 44, 4, pp. 477-487.
27. M. Armoni & J. Gal-Ezer, "Teaching Reductive Thinking", Mathematics and Computer Education, 2005, 39, 2, pp. 131-142.
28. M. Armoni, J. Gal-Ezer & Tirosh, "Solving Problems Reductively", Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2005, 32, 2, pp. 113-129.
29. M. Armoni & J. Gal-Ezer, "Introducing Non-Determinism", Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2006, 25, 4, pp. 325-359.
30. J. Gal-Ezer & H. Habiballa, "A Unique high-school curricula for informatics for grammar schools in Israel", Czech journal, MFI Matematika-Fyzika-Informatika, 2006, 16, 2, pp. 104-113.
31. M. Armoni, J. Gal-Ezer & O. Hazzan, "Reductive Thinking in Computer Science", Computer Science Education, 2006, 16, 4, pp. 281-301.
32. M. Armoni & J. Gal-Ezer, "Non-determinism: An Abstract Concept in CS Studies", Computer Science Education, 2007, 17, 4, pp. 243-262.
33. J. Gal-Ezer & E. Zur, "Reaching Out to CS Teachers: Certification via Distance Learning", Mathematics and Computer Education, 2007, 41, 3, pp. 250-265.
34. J. Gal-Ezer & C. Stephenson, "The Current State of Computer Science in U.S. High Schools: A Report from Two National Surveys", Journal for Computing Teachers, 2009,
http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Membership/SIGs/SIGCS_Computer_Science_/JCTJournalforComputingTeachers/PastIssues/2009/Spring/JCT_Spring_2009.htm
35. J. Gal-Ezer, T. Vilner & E. Zur , The Professor on Your PC: A Virtual CS1 Course, Inroads SIGCSE Bulletin, 2009, 41, 3, pp.191-195.
36. J. Gal-Ezer, D. Shahak & E. Zur , Computer Science Issues in High school: Gender and more…, Inroads SIGCSE Bulletin, 2009, 41, 3, pp. 278-282 .
37. O. Hazzan, J. Gal-Ezer, & N. Ragonis , How to establish a Computer Science Teacher Preparation Program at your University, The ECSTPP Workshop, ACM Inroads Magazine, 2010, 1, 1, pp. 35-39.
38. J. Gal-Ezer, & C. Stephenson, , Computer Science Teacher Preparation is Critical, ACM Inroads Magazine, 2010, 1, 1, pp. 61-66.
39. Z Fraiman, J. Gal-Ezer, E. Kanel, & T. Lapidot, An Israeli-Russian Collaboration of Ideas, ACM Inroads Magazin, 2013, 4, 3, pp. 76-81.
40. J. Gal-Ezer, & C.Stephenson, A Tale of Two Countries: Successes and Challenges in K-12- Computer Science Education in Israel and the United States, ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2014, 14, 2.
41. M. Armoni & J. Gal-Ezer, High School Computing Education Paves the Way for Higher Education and Assists in Closing the Equity Gap – the Israeli Case, Computer Science Education, 2014, 24, 3.
42. M. Armoni & J. Gal-Ezer, Early Computing Education – Why? What? When? Who?, ACM Inroads Magazine, 2014, 5,4, pp. 54-59
43. J. Gal-Ezer & M. Trakhtenbrot, Identification and addressing reduction-related misconceptions, Computer Science Education, 2016. DOI:10.1080/08993408.2016.1171470
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08993408.2016.1171470
44. J. Gal-Ezer & M. Trakhtenbrot, Reduction Patterns – A Practical Tool for Proving Undecidability, Proceedings of ITiCSE'16, 2016, Arequipa, Peru, ACM 978-1-4503-4231-5/16/07. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/2899415.2925478
45. M.E. Caspersen, J. Gal-Ezer, A. McGettrick & E. Nardelli. Informatics as a Fundamental Discipline for the 21st Century, Communications of the ACM, 2019, 62, 4. DOI: 10.1145/3310330
46. A. Cohen, S. Dolev & J. Gal-Ezer. The journey of computer science and software engineering in Israeli schools ACM Inroads, 2022, 13, 3, pp 29–37. DOI: 10.1145/3556879
47. M. Armoni & J. Gal-Ezer. High-School Computer Science – Its Effect on the Choice of Higher Education, Informatics in Education, 2023. DOI: 10.15388/infedu.2023.14.
48. M. Caspersen, J. Gal-Ezer, A. McGettrick & E. Nardelli. Informatics Education for School – A European Initiative, ACM Inroads, 2023, 14,1, pp.49-53. DOI: 10.1145/3583088
49. D. Zohar and J. Gal-Ezer, Navigating to Tomorrow's HighTech Landscape: a Path based on the Israeli Case, ACM Inroads, 2023, 14, 4, pp. 51–56, DOI: 10.1145/3630606.
50. J. Gal-Ezer, D. Zohar and A. Rolnik, International Science Olympiads: The Israeli Teams, Olympiads in Informatics, 2025, 19, pp. 45-60, DOI: 10.15388/ioi.2025.
51. A. McGettrick, M. E. Caspersen, J. Gal-Ezer, & E. Nardelli, European Digital Transformation Needs Indicators of Informatics Competence, ACM Inroads, 2024, 15, 4, pp. 74-81, DOI: 10.1145/3696791.
52. J. Gal-Ezer & S. Szekely, Spark: The First Choice for Novices, Informatics in Education, 2024, 23, 4, pp. 719-721, DOI: 10.15388/infedu.2024.26.

Selected Articles in Conference Proceedings

1. J. Gal-Ezer & G. Zwas, "The Construction of Library Functions in High School Mathematics", Abstracts of the Second International Jerusalem Convention on Education, 1989.
2. T. Rosenthal, J. Gal-Ezer &N. Ben-Zvi, "Professional Updating and Computer Training for Immigrants: A Case Study", WCCE (Sixth IFIP World Conference Computers in Education), Birmingham, 1995.
3. M. Daniels, J. Gal-Ezer, I. Sanders & J. Teague, "Teaching Computer Science: Experience from Four Continents", The Proceedings of the Twenty-Seven SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, 1996, pp. 102-106.
4. J. Gal-Ezer & E. Zur, "Teaching Efficiency in High School", FIE (Frontiers in Education) 2002, Proceedings: http://fie.engrng.pitt.edu/fie2002/
5. J. Gal-Ezer, T. Vilner & E. Zur, "Characteristics of Students who Failed (or succeeded) in the Introductory CS Course", FIE 2003, Proceedings: http://fie.engrng.pitt.edu/fie2003/
6. M. Armoni & J. Gal-Ezer, Non-Determinism in CS High-School Curricula", FIE 2003, Proceedings: http://fie.engrng.pitt.edu/fie2003/
7. J. Gal-Ezer & D. Lanzberg, Using Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Learning in Computer Science Courses", work in progress, FIE 2003, Proceedings: http://fie.engrng.pitt.edu/fie2003/
8. J. Gal-Ezer & M. Trakhtenbrot, "Use of Visual tools in Distance Teaching of Computational Models", FIE 2003, Proceedings: http://fie.engrng.pitt.edu/fie2003
9. M. Armoni & J. Gal-Ezer, "On the Achievements of High School Students Studying Computational Models", Proceedings of the 9th Annual SIGCSE Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, 2004, 36, 3, pp. 17-21.
10. J. Gal-Ezer, D. Lanzberg & D. Shahak, "Introducing Undecidability", Tips and Techniques, Proceedings of the 9th Annual SIGCSE Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, 2004, 36, 3, p. 276.
11. J. Gal-Ezer, D. Lanzberg & D. Shahak, "Interesting Basic Problems for CS1", Tips and Techniques, Proceedings of the 9th Annual SIGCSE Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, 2004, 36, 3, p. 275.
12. M. Armoni, J. Gal-Ezer & O. Hazzan, "Reductive Thinking in Undergraduate CS Courses", Proceedings of the 11th annual ITiCSE Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, 2006, 38, 3, pp.133-137.
13. J . Gal-Ezer & M. Trakhtenbrot, "Technology in Distance Teaching of Computational Models", Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications: EISTA2007, 2, pp. 54-59.
14. J. Gal-Ezer, "Computer Science in High-Schools: Curricula and Research", A. Jimoyiannis (ed.), Proceedings of the 3rd Panhellenic Conference on Computer Science Education, 2006, pp. 3-12, Korinthos, Greece.
15. T. Vilner, E. Zur, & J. Gal-Ezer, "Fundamental Concepts of CS1: Procedural vs. Object Oriented Paradigm: A Case Study", Proceedings of the 12th Annual ITiCSE Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, 2007, 39, 3, pp. 171-175.
16. E. Zur, T. Vilner & J. Gal-Ezer, "Space Complexity in CS1", Proceedings of IEEII Informatics Education Europe II, Greece, November 2007, 126-135.
17. O. Hazzan, J. Gal-Ezer & L. Blum, "A Model for High School Computer Science Education: The Four Key Elements that Make It!" Proceedings of The 39th Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, SIGCSE, 2008, pp. 281-285. (Appears as Inroads, SIGCSE Bulletin, 2008, 40, 1, pp. 281-285.
18. J. Gal-Ezer, T. Vilner, & E. Zur, "The Professor on Your PC: a Virtual CS1 Course", Proceedings of FIE http://fie-conference.org/fie2008/ 2008.
19. J. Gal-Ezer, T. Vilner, & E. Zur, Is the Paradigm Shift in CS1 Harmful: A Case Study, The 40th Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, SIGCSE, Chattanooga, TN. 2009.
20. N. Ragonis, O. Hazzan & J. Gal-Ezer, A survey of Computer Science Teacher Preparation Programs in Israel tells us: Computer Science deserves s designated high school teacher preparation! Proceedings of SIGCSE 2010 -- The 41st ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, Milwaukee, pp. 401-405.
21. S. Cooper, B. Owens, C. Stephenson, & J. Gal-Ezer, The New CSTA K-12 Standards, ITiCSE2012, Haifa, 2012.
22. J Gal-Ezer, Challenges in Computer Science Education, Proceedings WiPSCE2012, Keynote paper, 2012.
23. J. Gal-Ezer, T. Vilner, & E. Zur, Examining at a Distance - how does it work?, The Joy of Learning – EDEN Annual Conference Proceedings, 2013, pp. 615-623.
24. J. Gal-Ezer & E. Zur, "What (else) should CS educators know? – revisited", WiPSCE'13 Proceedings of the 8th Workshop in Primary and Secondary computing Education, ACM 2013, pp. 83-86,
25. J. Gal-Ezer, R. Marelly & S. Szekely, "Plethora of Skills - Play-Learn-Practice-Invent-Share", Proceedings ITiCSE '20, June 15–19, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1145/3341525.3393984
26. M. Armoni, J. Gal-Ezer, M. Haskel-Ittah, R. Marelly, & S. Szekely. Computational Problem solving with Plethora, Proceeding ISSEP, 2021. https://issep2021.science.ru.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Computational-Problem-Solving-with-Plethora.pdf
27. J. Gal-Ezer & S. Szekely. Spark: The First Choice for Novices. Informatics in Education, 2024, 23, 4, pp. 719-721. https://doi.org/10.15388/infedu.2024.26
28. McGettrick, A., Caspersen, M. E., Gal-Ezer, J., & Nardelli, E. European Digital Transformation Needs Indicators of Informatics Competence. ACM Inroads, 2024, 15(4), 74-81. https://doi.org/10.1145/3696791
29. J. Gal-Ezer, D. Zohar and A. Rolnik. International Science Olympiads: The Israeli Teams. Olympiads in Informatics, 2025, 19, DOI: 10.15388/ioi.2025

Chapters in Books (Invited Articles in Refereed Books)

1. J. Gal-Ezer, "Will ODL undergo major changes in the next millennium?", Towards Virtualization: Open and Distance Learning, V. Venugopal Reddy and Manjulika, S. (eds.), Kogan Page India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India, 2002.
2. Z. Erlich, J. Gal-Ezer & D. Lupo, "Traditional Distance Education vs. Technology-Integrated Distance Education", Intelligent Internet Based Teaching and Learning, Ch. 2, L.C. Jain & R.J. Howlett (eds.), World-Scientific, 2002, 2, pp. 41-74.
3. Z. Erlich, & J. Gal-Ezer, "The Open University of Israel – A Distance Education Institution", In C. Howard, J. Boettcher, L. Justice, P. L. Rogers and G. A. Berg (eds.), Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, US: Idea Group Reference, 2005, pp. 1421-1429.
4. A. Armoni & J. Gal-Ezer. Computer Science Education in Israel. in: Past, Present and Future of Computing Education Research: A Global Perspective. CERBOOK. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-25336-2
5. M. Armoni, J. Gal-Ezer, D. Harel, R. Marelly & S. Szekely Plethora of Skills: A Game-Based Platform for Introducing and Practicing Computational Problem Solving, to be published in: Computational Thinking Curricula in K-12: International Implementations. Editors: H. Abelson & K. Siu-Cheung, May 2024

Research Reports and White Papers

Major Research Reports

1. C. Stephenson, J. Gal-Ezer, B. Haberman & A. Verno "The New Educational Imperative :Improving High School Computer Science Education", Final Report of the CSTA, Curriculum Improvement Task Force, http://csta.acm.org/Publications/CSTAWhitePaperNC.pdf, 2005.
2. B. Ericson, M. Armoni, J. Gal-Ezer, D. Seehorn, C. Stephenson & F. Tree "Ensuring Exemplary Teaching in an Essential Discipline: Addressing the Crisis in Computer Science Teacher Certification", Final Report of the CSTA Teacher Certification Task Force, http://www.csta.acm.org/Communications/sub/Documents.html 2008.
3. F. Gagliardi, C. Hankin, J. Gal-Ezer, A. McGettrick & M. Meitern, "Advancing Cybersecurity Research and Education in Europe: Major Drivers of Growth in the Digital Landscape". https://www.acm.org/binaries/content/assets/public-policy/2016_euacm_cybersecurity_white_paper.pdf 2016
4. J. Vahrenhold, E. Nardelli, C. Pereira, G. Berry, M. E. Caspersen, J. Gal-Ezer, M. Kölling, A. McGettrick, & M. Westermeier. Informatics Education in Europe: Are We All In The Same Boat? Association for Computing Machinery / Informatics Europe, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1145/3106077 2017.
5. J. Gal-Ezer, Member of Steering committee Computing Curricula 2020: Paradigms for Global Computing Education, ACM and IEEE /task Force, Co-chairs: A. Clear & A. Parrish, December 2020. https://www.acm.org/binaries/content/assets/education/curricula-recommendations/cc2020.pdf
6. M. Caspersen, I. Diethelm, J. Gal-Ezer, A. McGettrick, E. Nardelli, D. Passey, B. Rovan and M. Webb., "Informatics References Framework for School", 2022. https://www.informaticsforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Informatics-Reference-Framework-for-School-release-February-2022.pdf
7. E. Nardelli, G. Futschek, J. Gal-Ezer and M. Webb., "European survey on requirements for the informatics school curriculum and informatics school teachers' education", 2025. https://www.informaticsforall.org/a-european-survey-on-requirements-for-the-informatics-school-curriculum-and-informatics-school-teachers-education/

Additional Research Reports

8. M. Caspersen, I. Diethelm, J. Gal-Ezer, A. McGettrick, E. Nardelli, D. Passey, B. Rovan and M. Webb., "Designing and Implementing a Concrete Informatics Curriculum for School", 2022. https://www.informaticsforall.org/designing-and-implementing-a-concrete-informatics-curriculum-for-school/
9. M. Caspersen, I. Diethelm, J. Gal-Ezer, A. McGettrick, E. Nardelli, D. Passey, B. Rovan and M. Webb., "Building on the Informatics Reference Framework for School", 2023. https://www.informaticsforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Building-on-the-Informatics-Reference-Framework-for-School-release-January-2023.pdf

Conference Presentations and Special Sessions

10. The SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education The Annual ITiCSE Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, ISSEP 2021.

Teaching

Professor Gal-Ezer has developed and taught numerous courses in Computer Science and Mathematics at the Open University of Israel, supervising over 20 Master's and PhD students.

Course Development

Computer Science Courses

  • Introduction to Computer Science
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Algorithmics
  • Digital Design
  • Automata and Formal Languages
  • Operating Systems
  • Computability and Complexity
  • Computer Organization
  • Topics in Computer Science Education

Mathematics Courses

  • Infinitesimal Calculus III
  • Ordinary Differential Equations
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Numerical Methods for Differential Equations

Professional Service

International Professional Committees

  • European Commission Expert Group for the development of Guidelines on High-Quality Informatics (2024 - Present)
  • Chair, ACM Europe Council Education Committee (2023 - Present)
  • Co-Chair ACM HLF Young Researchers Selection Committee (2023 - 2024)
  • Member, ACM Education Board (2022 - Present)
  • ACM HLF – Heidelberg Laureate Forum, Young Researchers Selection Committee (2022 - 2024)
  • Chair, ACM Karl Karlstrom Award Committee (2021 - 2023)
  • Member, CC2020 ACM and IEEE Steering Committee (2019 - 2024)
  • Member, ACM Karl Karlstrom Award Committee (2018 - 2023)
  • Member, Informatics for All Coalition (2017 - Present)
  • IEEE Taylor Booth Award Committee (2017 - 2023)
  • Member, ACM Education Advisory Committee (2017 - 2024)
  • Vice Chair, ACM Europe Council (2017 - 2019)
  • Member, CECE, The Committee on European Computing Education (2015 - 2018)
  • Member, Google's Online Education Advisory Council (2015 - 2018)
  • Member, ACM Europe Council (2015 - 2019)
  • Member, EUACM, the European Policy Committee (2015 - 2019)
  • Chair, ACM ISEF Award Committee (2014 - 2015)
  • Member, ACM ISEF Award Committee (2013 - 2014)
  • Advisory Council, CSTA (2008 - 2020)
  • International Director, Board of Directors, Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) (2005 - 2008)
  • Member and later Head of Research Committee, CSTA (2005 - 2008)
  • Head of International Committee, CSTA (2005 - 2008)
  • Member, Ad-hoc Teachers' Certification Committee, CSTA (2005 - 2008)
  • Member, Advisory Board, AMSA (Advanced Math and Science Academy, Charter School, Massachusetts) (2005 - 2015)

Conference Program and Steering Committees

  • More ad-hoc committees too numerous to list here (2022 - Present)
  • ICER Program Committee (2018 - 2024)
  • ITiCSE Program Committee (2017 - 2024)
  • ACM Nomination Committee (2017 - 2019)
  • International Conference on Computational Thinking (2017 - )
  • WiPSCE - Workshop in Primary and Secondary Computing Education, Program Committee (2015 - 2020)
  • WiPSCE - Workshop in Primary and Secondary Computing Education, Steering Committee (2015 - 2019)

Editorial Boards

  • Editorial Advisory Board, Computers and Education (1992 - Present)
  • Associate Editor, Inroads – ACM Magazine (2011 - 2016)

Ministry of Education (Israel)

  • Vice Chair, Professional Committee for CS, High School (2016 - 2022)
  • Chair, Professional Committee for CS in High School (2012 - 2014)
  • Member, Professional Committee for CS in Middle School (2012 - 2014)
  • Member, Professional Committee for CS in High School (2009 - 2022)
  • Co-Chair, Curriculum Committee Computer Science in High School (2007 - 2009)
  • Chair, Professional Committee for CS in High School (2005 - 2009)
  • Member, Steering Committee, National CS Teachers' Center (2001 - Present)
  • Member, Professional Committee for CS Studies in High School (1990 - 2000)

Council for Higher Education (CHE); Planning and Budgeting Committee (PBC)

  • More CHE subcommittees for the accreditation of colleges, Reviewer of CS programs, too numerous to list here (2018 - 2020)
  • Chair, Alon scholarship Committee (2016 - 2022)
  • Member of the CHE (2014 - 2016)
  • Member, CHE committee for teaching quality (2013 - 2015)
  • Member, CHE committee for nominating college professors (2013 - 2025)
  • Member, Tikshuv (computers and communication) (2007 - 2009)
  • Member/Chair, committees for accreditation CS programs (1997 - Present)

Ba'Sha'ar - Academic community for Israeli Society

  • Chair of Ba'Sha'ar hotline for maintaining academic values (2022 - Present)
  • Member, Ba'Sha'ar (2010 - Present)

Contact Information

Email: galezer@openu.ac.il
Department: Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Institution: The Open University of Israel