Hypothesis

Hypothesis

Education

San Francisco, CA 3,643 followers

Annotate the web, with anyone, anywhere.

About us

Take collaboration with you, everywhere you go. Hypothesis allows you to have conversations with your peers and colleagues directly on source material. SOLUTIONS FOR EDUCATION Make learning more active, visible, and social. Social annotation improves the teacher’s presence over assignments and engages students to improve reading comprehension. Hypothesis integrates with all major LMS. SOLUTIONS FOR RESEARCH Unify conversations to increase productivity. Researchers and publishers can enhance articles and create new layers of engagement with open peer review. SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYONE Discuss where you discover. Anyone can use Hypothesis for better, more meaningful online conversations. Share ideas with family and friends, or find group discussions on interesting topics.

Website
https://web.hypothes.is/
Industry
Education
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2011
Specialties
Annotation, Peer Review, Web, Collaboration, Education, EdTech, Student Success, Student Engagement, and Teaching and Learning

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  • Excited to see Sonja Visser from Hypothesis join the next Experimental Book Publishing in Practice seminar on January 16, 2025! She'll explore the role of annotation software in experimental scholarly publishing alongside Remi Kalir and Janneke Adema. 📌 Save the date: 11:00 EST | 16:00 GMT | 17:00 CET Online via kMeet Register now: https://lnkd.in/eD7Btq8k #SocialAnnotation #ScholarlyPublishing #OpenAccess

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    Experimental Book Publishing in Practice The Open Book Futures Experimental Publishing Group and the Centre for Postdigital Cultures’ Post-Publishing research strand are pleased to present a seminar series for for those interested in experimental scholarly book publishing throughout 2024 and 2025. Each seminar will bring together authors and publishers with software and tool providers. The next seminar in the series is on Thursday 16th January 2025 (17:00 CET / 16:00 GMT / 11:00 EST) and is bringing together author Remi Kalir, PhD (Duke University), Sonja Visser (Hypothes.is) and Janneke Adema (Open Humanities Press) who will discuss the annotation software Hypothes.is. Register via Eventsforce: https://lnkd.in/eD7Btq8k Please note, every seminar in this series will take place online using kMeet, the open source privacy-focused videoconferencing software from Infomaniak. kMeet is compatible with all modern browsers.

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  • Undergraduate enrollment is up 3% this fall—a promising trend! But freshman enrollment is down 5%, with low-income students and first-time learners impacted the most. How can colleges support first-year students and build stronger connections? Tools like Hypothesis can help create engaging, collaborative learning experiences that foster trust and retention. By making course content more interactive and meaningful, institutions can empower students to stay the course. Explore these critical trends shaping higher ed in the National Student Clearinghouse report: https://hubs.li/Q02-WG--0

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  • Reflecting on 2024, we’ve seen Hypothesis elevate academic performance to new heights. Breakdown: - Kingsborough Community College: Nearly 26% of students achieved A+ grades with Hypothesis. - University of Alaska Fairbanks: Grades increased by 4-24%, and failure rates dropped by 5-33%. - Allan Hancock College: 60-67% of students reported improved comprehension and critical thinking. “The sheer surge in A+ grades this semester was astonishing.” -Prof. Kristin Polizzotto, Professor at CUNY Kingsborough Community College Discover how Hypothesis is driving success in classrooms. 🔗 See how Hypothesis drives success: https://hubs.li/Q02-KL2g0 #HigherEd #EdTech #SocialAnnotation #EOY2024

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

  • 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

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  • 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

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Funding

Hypothesis 1 total round

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US$ 1.9M

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