Jon Yorke

BSc Hons (Plymouth) PgDip (Plymouth) M.Ed (Exeter) F.HEA
Senior Lecturer and Manager, Assessment
Office of Assessment, Teaching and Learning

Contact Information

Telephone: +61 8 9266 1735
Fax:            +61 8 9266 3051
Email:          j.yorke@curtin.edu.au
Location:     105:164

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Role
Recent Publications
Research Grants and Awards
Committees and Boards
Professional Membership

Role

• Quality in assessment including institution level analysis of assessment data
• Assessment policy development and implementation
• Assessment design, including moderation and feedback
  
• Plagiarism policy, detection and education

Recent Publications

Yorke, J.D. (2011) Judging achievement. Invited keynote presentation at the ALTC Assuring Graduate Capabilities Forum (Brisbane, Queensland University of Technology), 27 October 2011.

Yorke, J.D. (2011) Judging achievement. Invited keynote presentation at the ALTC Assuring Graduate Capabilities Forum (Melbourne, Deakin University), 25 October 2011.

Yorke, J.D. (Ed.) (2011) Meeting the Challenges. Proceedings of the ATN Assessment Conference 2011, 20-21 October, Perth, Western Australia: Curtin University. ISBN 978-0-646-56611-5

Gibson, W., Robinson, L. & Yorke, J.D. (2011) Work in progress: The Short Answer Feedback System (SAFS). In Yorke, J.D. (Ed.) (2011) Meeting the Challenges. Proceedings of the ATN Assessment Conference 2011, 20-21 October, Perth, Western Australia: Curtin University.

Gibson, W., Yorke, J.D., & Wilkinson, H. (2010) Developing meaningful feedback to large class sizes via short answer assessment. Presentation & full paper presented at the Enhancing Learning Experiences in Higher Education Conference, Hong Kong, 2-3 December, 2010.

Yorke, J.D., Gibson, W., & Wilkinson, H. (2010) Towards sustainable marking practices and improved quality of feedback in short answer assessments. Presentation & full paper presented at the 2010 ATN Assessment Conference, Sydney.

Yorke, J.D. (2010) What is different about an internationalised curriculum? Presentation at the Vice Chancellor’s Teaching & Learning Conference (2010). Plymouth, UK.

Winter, J., Cotton, D., Gavin, J., & Yorke, J.D. (2010) Effective e-learning? Multitasking, distractions and boundary management by graduate students in an online environment. ALT-J, 18:1, 71-83.

Ferns, S., McMahon, G. & Yorke, J (2009) Course assessment profiling for educational and employment outcomes. Paper presented at the Australasian Association for Institutional Research Conference, Adelaide.

Yorke, J.D., Lawson, K. & McMahon, G. (2009) Can we reliably determine intent in cases of plagiarism? International Journal for Educational Integrity Vol 5, No 2.

Lawson, K. & Yorke, J.D., (2009) Approaches to the development of moderation across the institution. Presentation and full paper presented at the 2009 ATN Assessment Conference, Melbourne.

Yorke, J.D., Lawson, K., & McMahon, G. (2009) Can we reliably determine intent in cases of plagiarism? Presentation and full paper presented at the 4th Asia-Pacific Conference on Educational Integrity, Wollongong (subsequently accepted for publication in International Journal for Educational Integrity Vol 5, No 2.)

Yorke, J.D. (2009) Developing the enterprise curriculum: challenges and opportunities. Presentation at the Vice Chancellor’s Teaching & Learning Conference (2009). Plymouth, UK.

Winter, J., Cotton, D., Gavin, J. and Yorke, J. (2009) Multi-tasking and the development of e-learning: Just a distraction? Plymouth E-learning Conference, University of Plymouth, UK.

Cotton, D., Winter, J., Gavin, J. & Yorke, J. (2009) Digital distractions: Rethinking the benefits of multitasking in online environments. HEA Conference, University of Manchester, UK.

Cotton, D., Winter, J., Gavin, J. & Yorke, J. (2009) Boundary Management in E-learning: A student perspective. Association for Learning Technology Conference (ALT-C), University of Manchester, UK.

Oliver, B., Lawson, K. J., & Yorke, J. D. (2008, 20-21 November). Moderation assessed: policies and practices. Presentation and full paper presented at the ATN Assessment Conference, Adelaide.

Rickard, A. and Yorke, J.D. (2008) The use of online resources to support PBL in physiotherapy education. Proceedings of the 2008 IASTED International Conference on Web-Based Education, Innsbruck.

Burkill, S. & Yorke, J.D. (2007). FDTL Phase 5 Collaborative Research Project Final Report: Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism. Unpublished Report for the UK Higher Education Academy.

Burkill, S. & Yorke, J.D. (2007). FDTL Phase 5 Collaborative Research Project Final Report: Archeology. Unpublished Report for the UK Higher Education Academy.

Yorke, J.D., Teague, A., Gore, O. (2007) Widening the net: encouraging engagement with self directed e-learning resources. Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) Conference, 2-5 December, Singapore.

Cotton, D. and Yorke, J.D. (2006) Analysing online discussions: What are students learning? Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) Conference, 3-6 December, Sydney, Australia.

Yorke, J.D. (2006) The SHELL Project: Building capacity for lifelong learning through interoperability. In: Proceedings of the International IT in Education Conference, 6-8th Feb 2006.

Yorke, J.D. (2005) Integrating information systems to the benefit of learners: A review of the SHELL project. New Review of Information Networking, Vol 11, Issue 2, Routledge.

Yorke, J.D., Hametz, I., Pannell, M., Rees, T. (2005) Investigating the power of presence: using online communities to support new academic faculty. In: Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Web-Based Education 2005. Calgary: Acta Press. pp 367-370.

Yorke, J.D. & Rourke, T. (2005) Bridging the divide: developing interoperable learner record systems. In: Computers and Advanced Technology in Education: Proceedings of the eighth IASTED International Conference on Computers and Advanced Technology in Education, 29-31 Aug 2005.

Yorke, J.D. (2004) Summative assessment supported by the Internet: The professional diver competency theory assessment system (DCTAS). Her Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO), London. (ISBN 0 7176 2858 2)

Yorke, J.D., & Boulanger, C. (2004) Communities of practice: online peer assessment of clinical decision making scenarios. In Uskov, V. (2004) Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Web-Based Education. Calgary: Acta Press. pp 289-291.

Yorke, J.D., & Croot, D. (2004) Personalised records of lifelong learning in the UK: What do our learners want? In R. Atkinson, C. McBeath, D.Jonas-Dwyer & R. Phillips (Eds) Beyond the comfort zone: Proceedings of the 21st ASCILITE Conference, 5-8th Dec 2004. pp 968-974.

Yorke, J.D., Croot, D., Leslie, M,, Lloyd, S., & Bennett, J. (2004) Integrated web based support for the lifelong learner. In Uskov, V. (2004) Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Web-Based Education 2004. Calgary: Acta Press. pp 433-435.

Yorke, J.D. (2004) The JISC SHELL Project. In: 'When Worlds Collide', A JISC InfoNet conference, United Kingdom, 2004.

Yorke, J.D. (2003) Deeper learning for safer diving: Using video scenarios to develop professional expertise in the application of the Diving at Work Regulations 1997. Her Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO), London. (ISBN 0 7176 2772 1)

Yorke, J.D. (2003) Supporting effective learning using multimedia: a case for video. In: Proceedings of the IASTED Conference on Computers and Advanced Technology in Education, 2003. pp 300-304.

Boulanger, C., & Yorke, J.D. (2003) Can Internet Based Scenarios Enhance Critical Care Nurses Clinical Decision Making Skills? In: Constantinou, C.P. & Zacharia, Z.C. (2003) Computer Based Learning in Science: New Technologies and their applications in Education. Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Computer Based Learning in Science 2003. Vol 1, p498-508.

Hall, J., Bailey, P., Smith, J. & Yorke, J. (2003), Practitioner networks to support academic development. In: Proceedings of SEDA/SRHE Scholarship of Academic & Staff Development Conference, Bristol. April 2003.

Yorke, J.D. (2002) The Importance of Guidance when using Multimedia Based Scenarios in Collaborative Peer Groups to support the Development of Professional Expertise in Undergraduate Divers. In: Proceedings of the ICCE Conference, New Zealand, 2002.

Yorke, J.D. (2002) Making connections: experiences of managing a virtual learning environment. In: Proceedings of the 9th ALT-C Conference - Learning technologies for communication, 9-11 September 2002. Sunderland: Association for Learning Technology, p.40.

Yorke, J.D. (2002) The JISC SHELL project: connecting learning environments in higher and further education. In: Proceedings of the 9th ALT-C Conference - Learning technologies for communication, 9-11 September 2002. Sunderland: Association for Learning Technology, p.47.

Yorke, J.D. (2002) The JISC SHELL Project: connecting learning environments in higher and further education in the UK. In: Proceedings of the ICCE Conference, New Zealand, 2002.

Research Grants and Awards

• Evaluation & Dissemination Team Leader for the JISC funded SHELL project 2002-2005 (AUD $1.5m)
• Project Leader and assessment advisor (e-assessment system) for the UK Health & Safety Executive (AUD $150,000)
• Researcher, Collaborative Research Project commissioned by the UK Higher Education Academy (AUD $20,000)
   

Committees and Boards

• Chair of the Conference Committee for the 2011 Australian Technology Network (ATN) Assessment Conference, Perth, Australia.
  
• Member of the Paper Reviewers panel for the Australian Technology Network (ATN) Assessment Conference 2008 - 2010
  
• Occasional paper reviewer for the Journal of Geography in Higher Education 2009 - 2011
  
• Member of the Paper Reviewers panel for the Western Australian Teaching and Learning Forum 2008 - 2011
  
• International Programme Committee member for the 'Computers and Advanced Technology in Education' conference 2004 - 2011
  
• Member of the Paper Reviewers panel for the ALT-J Journal, 2006 - 2008
  
• Invited Paper Reviewer, Australian Journal of Educational Technology, 2008
  
• Member of the Paper Reviewers panel for the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) conference, 2006 - 2009
  
• International Programme Committee member for the 'Web Based Education' international conference 2004 - 2008
   

Professional Membership

• Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (HEA)