An Educator’s Insights: Why I Won’t Teach Without Hypothesis
My name is Angie Miller, and I am the department chair of Teacher Education at Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, Missouri. I have served in this capacity since 2009. […]
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Measuring Student Engagement: How Annotation Helps Faculty Identify Struggling Students
Tracking student engagement in any course—whether online, hybrid, or in person—can be a challenge. Traditional participation metrics like attendance or discussion board posts don’t always tell the full story. Is […]
Social Annotation 101: What It Is and Why Your Institution Needs It
If you’re hearing more about social annotation and wondering what it means—or why it’s showing up in conversations about student engagement and digital pedagogy—you’re not alone. As more institutions look […]
The Equity Impact: Using Social Annotation to Amplify Every Voice in the Classroom
Equity in education starts with making space for every voice. In traditional classroom discussions, it’s not uncommon for some students—especially those who are introverted, neurodivergent, multilingual, or from underrepresented backgrounds—to […]
Transforming Classrooms with Social Annotation: Success Stories from Hypothesis Users
Educators across disciplines and institutions are turning to social annotation to drive engagement, boost comprehension, and deepen classroom conversations. This blog highlights real-world examples of how instructors have successfully used […]
Social Annotation vs. Traditional Discussion Boards: Which Is More Effective?
For years, discussion boards have been the default tool for online engagement in higher education. The idea was simple: create an asynchronous space where students could reflect on course materials, […]
Question-Asking as a Skill: Annotation Activities that Foster Student-Driven Inquiry
Last month, I participated in a course offered by the Right Question Institute (RQI), which provides strategies and resources for developing critical thinking in the classroom. The institute trains educators […]
Why Passive Reading Isn’t Enough: The Need for Social Annotation in Higher Ed
In higher education, students are expected to engage deeply with course readings—analyzing key arguments, questioning assumptions, and applying concepts to real-world scenarios. However, traditional reading assignments often fail to produce […]
@Mentions in Hypothesis – A New Way to Engage in Annotations
Making Learning More Interactive and Connected Engagement is at the heart of meaningful learning. Whether in a classroom or an online course, students, instructors, and researchers thrive when discussions […]
Meeting ROI Goals with Hypothesis: A Smart Investment in Student Success
Why ROI Matters in Higher Education Every edtech investment in higher education must justify its cost—not just in terms of initial funding, but in how well it improves student success, […]