Hypothes.is

Description

Hypothes.is is a collaborative annotation tool that enables students and teachers to engage more deeply with course content and with each other. You and students can asynchronously (or synchronously) add annotations to documents, websites, etc. Annotations can also include links to other sources and provides options for threaded replies. YES! It works with Canvas Speedgrader, meaning you can view annotations from within Speedgrader and provide a score and feedback. You can also set up small groups through Canvas for more focused discussion.

This tool can be used to support so many different learning outcomes:

Showing students how to read text in your discipline.
Different ways to analyze/interact with text.
Student practice analyzing writing and providing feedback (practicing applying your rubric to an example piece of writing.
Annotating the syllabus.
etc.

The 4 minute video below shows example uses in a Psychology Course.

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We will help you:

Brainstorm ways to use the tool that fit with your instructional strategies
Show you how to set-up Hypothes.is as an assignment (group assignment) in Canvas.
Provide guidance on where to locate accessible PDFs and other text types for. use.
Troubleshoot as needed.

Prerequisite Skills

We want this to be an enjoyable creative project. This is an ideal tool for you if, you:

You already use text as content in your course (i.e. articles, excerpts, literature, etc.
You engage students in both writing and analyzing writing.
Are comfortable locating accessible PDFs and/or ok with replacing some your text with accessible PDFs (i.e. from the Library).
Have some experience creating files in Canvas
Already use text as the foundation for discussion (i.e. in-person or via online forums).

Resources to Explore

TLi How-to-Guides on Hypothes.is
Use cases and examples from Hypothes.is website
Here are some resources to help you get started with Hypothesis:
- See what teachers and students say about the power of collaborative annotation
- Examples of Classroom Use
- For model assignments, product tutorials, teacher testimonials, and much more, visit our Educator Resource Guide. Direct your students to the Student Resource Guide for student-centered materials from tips for best annotation practices to inspirational poetry about marginalia.

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