Hypothesis

Higher education is evolving, moving beyond static textbooks to embrace dynamic digital tools. Social annotation platforms like Hypothesis are leading the way, turning passive reading into interactive learning experiences. With social annotation, you can boost student engagement, encourage collaboration, and deepen comprehension—all while cutting costs and improving accessibility. Curious about transforming your curriculum? Explore how social annotation can revolutionize teaching and learning. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02-yj0c0 #HigherEd #EdTech #SocialAnnotation

Grading just got easier with Hypothesis Auto-grading! Tired of manually tracking student annotations? Our new Auto-grading feature is here to change that: ✨ Automatically track and grade annotations 💡 Customize criteria to match your grading rubric ⏱️ Save hours of grading while boosting student engagement With Auto-grading, you can focus on what really matters—facilitating meaningful discussions and supporting student success. This is not an AI-driven feature but a tool designed to help instructors easily and quickly grade annotations Ready to simplify your grading process? Auto-grading is now available with Hypothesis in your LMS! Learn how to get started: https://hubs.li/Q02-mT2K0 #EdTech #HigherEd #StudentEngagement #AutoGrading #TeachingTips

This week's #HypothesisTuesdayTip features Jessica George, our Customer Experience Manager, showcasing the power of the Hypothesis + JSTOR integration. Discover how you can bring collaborative annotation to primary sources and research materials, fostering deeper engagement and critical thinking. Watch the clip to see how this integration transforms how students interact with academic texts! #EdTech #HigherEd #SocialAnnotation

🍂 This Thanksgiving, we're grateful for our incredible community of educators, students, and partners who make learning more engaging every day. Your collaboration and support fuel our mission to transform education through social annotation. 🦃 Thank you for being part of the journey! #SocialAnnotation #Gratitude #Thanksgiving

Social annotation starts the conversation—and now, it's sparking discussions on this must-listen podcast! Perfect for your holiday travels, tune in to this episode of “Today Explained” to explore how collaborative learning is transforming education. 🎧 Listen now: https://hubs.li/Q02ZGC7h0 #SocialAnnotation #EdTech #Podcast

As digital reading becomes the norm, tools like Hypothesis are transforming how university students engage with texts. Social annotation not only fosters deeper reading but also enhances critical thinking by encouraging students to question, analyze text, and collaborate in real-time. Discover how social annotation is reshaping education and preparing students for the complexities of today’s information-rich world: https://hubs.li/Q02ZpYlF0 #HigherEd #SocialAnnotation #EdTech #CriticalThinking

December Workshop Series: Quick Start for Spring Ready to elevate your Spring courses? Join our Tuesday Quick Start for Spring Series this December to learn how social annotation can boost student engagement and foster interactive learning. 🗓 Schedule: - 12/3: Quick Start: Activating Annotation in Your LMS - 12/10: Annotate Your Syllabus - 12/17: Annotation Starter Assignments ⏰ Tuesdays: 11 AM PT | 2 PM ET Perfect for beginners, these practical sessions will help you integrate collaborative annotation into your courses seamlessly. Register for one or all workshops! 👉 Save your spot: https://hubs.li/Q02Zjnz40 #EdTech #SocialAnnotation #HigherEd #Workshops #PartnerWorkshops

Building Student Engagement and Community As we look back on 2024, we’ve seen incredible results in fostering student engagement and building learning communities. Breakdown: - Kingsborough Community College: Nearly 26% of biology students achieved A+ grades with Hypothesis. - University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF): Increased RSI by 1400-2100%, with a 40X engagement increase compared to traditional discussion boards. - Allan Hancock College: 95% of students reported Hypothesis made a difference in their engagement. - Chabot College: Students created 1,394 annotations across 88 YouTube assignments, fostering community in asynchronous courses. "The students weren’t just leaving comments; they were actively participating in collective knowledge-building," - Prof. Kristin Polizzotto, Professor at CUNY Kingsborough Community College ➡️ Discover how Hypothesis can transform your classroom: https://hubs.li/Q02Z3SXK0 #EOY2024 #HypothesisEOY #SocialAnnotation #HigherEd

That’s a wrap on #OLCAccelerate in Orlando! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by Booth 316 to explore social annotation and its role in education. We loved connecting with educators, meeting our amazing customers like Montclair State University, and hearing from keynote speaker and Hypothesis champion Christina Katopodis, Ph.D., from CUNY! Couldn’t join us? Learn more about how Hypothesis is transforming teaching and learning: https://hubs.li/Q02Z2c4B0 Thank you, OLC, for an inspiring event!

Inside Higher Ed highlights two major barriers to re-enrollment for stopped-out students: financial concerns and a lack of trust in institutions. How can colleges rebuild relationships and demonstrate the value of higher education? Tools like Hypothesis can help address these challenges. By fostering transparent, collaborative learning environments, Hypothesis builds trust among students and educators. Moreover, its cost-effective and impactful engagement, ensuring accessibility and value for both institutions and students. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities for re-enrollment in this insightful article: https://hubs.li/Q02YQjcG0 #HigherEd #StudentEngagement #SocialAnnotation #Retention