Technology environment that accelerates sharing and professional development for mathematics teachers The case of RAMZOR
The multi-phase Study described in this paper is a part of an R&D project aimed at examining the development and the implementation of a digital environment named RAMZOR for constituting opportunities for professional collaboration among mathematics teachers and supporting their efforts to plan and realize their complex daily tasks. The results of the study indicate […]
From frontal teaching to remote learning to active online education
Conclusions and insights from remote learning during the Corona crisis period and plans and road map to develop it into active online education
Attitudes of Israeli Public during Corona Period: Report no. 2
The report includes findings from a second on-line survey conducted on the broad Israeli public. Findings show a concern from the economic situation, a significant decrease along the time axis regarding respondent’s estimation of the rights and assistance they deserve because of the situation. Moreover, findings show respondents express low expectation that the situation will […]
Save lives, save jobs
This essay surveys emergency economic bailout programs in the wake of the pandemic, including the Israeli program, at a cost of 80 billion shekels.
Israel Economy and the Corona Crisis – Summary of a round table discussion and major conclusion
A round table brainstorming session with 50 participants was dedicated to initial observations on the effect of the Corona crisis on the Israel economy and society. Initial conclusions were derived towards the era of post Corona future. Following this round table discussion, dedicated teams were organized in the Center of Industrial Excellence with the purpose […]
Attitudes of Israeli Public during Corona Period: Report no. 1
The report includes early findings from an on-line survey conducted on the broad Israeli public. Findings show significant changes in daily routine, fear of being affected by the virus, a sense of uncertainty and fear of economic distress. There is a relatively high level of compliance to the emergency instructions, as well as a high […]
The Health System at a Roadcross
The health system in Israel has long suffered from the growing scarcity of hospital beds, long queues for tests and services, overworked medical personnel, and overcrowded emergency rooms – all of which attest to systemic problems that require an urgent response. The Corona crisis provides further proof that decades long under-investment in the public health system […]
R&D outputs in Israel: Inventive Characteristics of universities and research institutions
This report presents updated statistics on the inventive activity of Israeli inventors and applicants. This includes: Analysis of patent applications in the PCT track; Analysis of inventive activity by leading assignees; Distribution of inventive activity by sectors and technological fields and an analysis of the globalization aspects of inventive activity. The analysis of the inventive […]
The Global Economic Impact of COVID-19:A Summary of Research
This essay surveys and summarizes recent research and reports on the global economic impact of the COVID-19 ‘new coronavirus’. It argues that the major impact of the epidemic, or alleged pandemic, is on the supply side of the global economy – while remedies now considered and applied are largely on the demand side. The global […]
Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators in Israel: An International Comparison -2019 – Part a – Key figures
Neaman Institute is pleased to present the ” Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators in Israel: An International Comparison – 2019″. This publication contains many key figures for Israel regarding science and technology input and output, and covers more than a decade of international comparisons, as well as many other indices. This information can contribute to […]
