Hypothes.is

What is Hypothes.is?
Hypothes.is is a collaborative annotation tool encouraging social engagement and active learning between learners and teachers. This tool can be used inside of Blackboard or on a web browser within the classroom. We've provided a recording from one of their sessions

How can Hypothes.is works here at STCC?
Our own, Daisy Flaim presented on the tool and how she is using it in her classes. As part of the CODL's Share Out series faculty share interesting and helpful teaching strategies and advice. This presentation, Share Out: Hypothesis with Daisy, is from November 9th, 2020.

Help us help you!
Please complete our Hypothes.is Collaborative Annotation Tools Survey and we'll make sure you receive updates and news.

Want to use Hypothes.is?

Would you like to use Hypothes.is within Blackboard. Do you want to dive in and use in your class? Do you want to know more? Want to practice using Hypothes.is not in your class? Want to stay in the loop about updates, workshops, or meetings? Email Kyle Kraus, if interested.

Trainings & Community Chats

Interested in learning more or just talking about this Hypothes.is?

Want to meet other people using Hypothes.is at STCC? We will be holding information chat sessions for faculty to just talk and engage with one another as they start to use the tool. If you are interested in receiving specific updates, please complete our Hypothes.is Collaborative Annotation Tools Survey. We'll make sure you receive updates and news.

Hypothes.is Community Chat (Recording)
March 25th, 2021, 1:00 - 2:00pm
This gathering was for individuals interested in using or currently using Hypothes.is. This provides us an opportunity to support, share, and assistance one another as we explore this new tool here at STCC. Our Hypothes.is representative, Eryn Barker, will be joining us.

Blackboard Hypothes.is Practice Course
Interested in learning how to use Hypothes.is? What to just play and see what it is? Email the CODL at digitallearning@stcc.edu, and we will enroll you in a Blackboard Hypothes.is Practice Course.

Tutorials

How to create a Hypothes.is document in Blackboard (STCC)
Here is a step by step guide on how to setup Hypothes.is in Blackboard.

How to OCR-optimize PDFs (https://docdrop.org/ocr/)
Your file must be an Optical Character Recognition (OCR) optimized document in order for Hypothes.is to work properly. Watch a Hypothe.is developed video on How to OCR-optimize PDFs. Also, if you have text that isn't, you can request Nuance software from IT to convert your documents.

Grading Student Annotations in Blackboard (Hypothes.is)
This is a helpful tutorial on grading annotations after student participation.

Annotating PDFs Locally (Hypothes.is)
If you are interested in using Hypothes.is outside of Blackboard in classroom or other settings such as live webinar presentations.

Faculty Support

Center for Online Digitial Learning (CODL)

If you would like assistance with Hypothes.is, please feel free to email digitallearning@stcc.edu. Kyle Kraus is assisting with the pilot for the spring 2021 terms if you have any questions, want to participate or have suggestions. If you would like to make an appointment to talk about Hypothes.is with her, please schedule an appointment on her calendar.

Hypothes.is Customer Success Team

As part of the support for we are lucky to work with Eryn Barker from Hypothes.is. Eryn and other members of the Customer Success Team are available to meet with you how to utilize Hypothes.is as well discuss teachning strategy and faciliation. Please schedule a time with the Hypothesis Customer Success Team if you would like assistance with implementation.

Hypothes.is Tech Support

Need help from Hypothesis, visit their "Get Help with Hypothes.is" site and request support.

Hypothetical Teaching Podcast - Coming Soon!

A monthly podcast dedicated to talking about new teaching strategies, technologies or activities in the classroom...and our classroom is everywhere. The Spring 2021 topic: Annotation and use of Hypothes.is. Through the lens of an experienced and new user to Hypothes.is, Daisy Flaim, and Yasotha Sriharan, Assistant Professor will touch on their experiences, reflect on their teaching, student observations and use of the tool.

Resources (Students, Technology & Literature)

Students
Need some information with students on what Hypothes.is, and how to use it? Here is a list handouts and videos to review and provide to students.

Introduction to the Hypothesis LMS App for Students
An Illustrated Taxonomy of Annotation Types
Adding Links, Images, and Videos
Annotation Tips for Students

Security, Accessibility and LTI Parameters
If you are interested in security, accessibility or how Hypothes.is connects to Blackboard from a technology standpoint, please review the following documents.