Hypothesis Partner Workshops
Hypothesis is a social annotation tool installed directly in your learning management system (LMS). Adding Hypothesis to readings in your course supports student success by placing active discussion right on top of readings, enabling students and teachers to add comments and start conversations in the margins of texts.
To learn more about making reading active, visible, and social using Hypothesis, please join us in one of our upcoming workshops. RSVP via one of the links below.
Can’t make a workshop time? Reach out to success@hypothes.is to schedule a workshop for your department or school!
Spring 2025 Workshops
Summer 2025 Workshops
Hypothesis Summer Series 2025
Get ready to annotate, engage, and empower—one session at a time.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to take your Hypothesis skills to the next level, our Summer Series offers hands-on workshops, intensive training, and personalized support to help you make the most of social annotation. Join us this summer to get classroom-ready with confidence.
Why Participate?
- Expert Guidance: Learn directly from our Customer Success Managers
- Hands-On Experience: Practice implementing annotation in a supportive environment
- Ready for Fall: Leave with concrete plans for your courses
- Community Connection: Network with other innovative educators
Special note for institutions: Looking for customized training for your faculty? We have reserved time in August specifically for school workshops. Contact us to schedule your session at success@hypothes.is.
Summer Schedule at a Glance
Week | Offering |
May 26–June 13 | Hypothesis Academy: 101 |
June 18 | Hypothesis Summer Intensive (Option 1) |
June 24 | Hypothesis for Instructional Designers and Technologists (Option 1) |
July 14–29 | Hypothesis Academy: Student Success |
July 16 | Hypothesis for Instructional Designers and Technologists (Option 2) |
July 23 | Hypothesis Summer Intensive (Option 2) |
July 29 | Getting Started in your LMS |
August 14 & 21 | Drop-in Office Hours |
Hypothesis Academy: 101
This foundational asynchronous course is your gateway to Hypothesis. Learn how to integrate social annotation into your LMS, design engaging assignments, and kick off your fall semester with confidence. Hypothesis Academy will include at least one live session where you can learn and ask questions in real time.
- May 26–June 13
Hypothesis Academy: Student Success
Explore how Hypothesis supports class engagement and student voice. Learn to design annotations that align with your learning goals and boost student success.
- July 14–29
Hypothesis Summer Intensive
Immerse yourself in a hands-on workshop experience! This session will be offered twice.
- June 18 | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM ET
- July 23 | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM ET
This 3.5-hour comprehensive session includes everything you need: Activating Annotation, Annotating Your Syllabus, Modeling Annotations—plus workshop time to apply what you’ve learned. Summer Intensive sessions require registration with a minimum of eight participants.
June Intensive – Register Here
July Intensive – Register Here
Getting Started with Hypothesis in Your LMS
Platform-specific implementation training for Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, and Moodle.
- July 29 I 12:00–2:00 PM ET
Join at your LMS-specific time:
- Canvas — 12:00 PM ET
- Brightspace (D2L) — 12:30 PM ET
- Blackboard — 1:00 PM ET
- Moodle — 1:30 PM ET
Come for your session or stay for them all. Each session will run for 30 minutes. All sessions will be recorded and emailed to registrants.
Hypothesis for Instructional Designers and Technologists
This workshop for instructional designers and technologists explores how Hypothesis social annotation supports learning objectives through meaningful peer and instructor interaction. We’ll examine social annotation through design and pedagogy frameworks, then cover key technical considerations like course copy, annotation transfer, and use in blueprint shells.
- June 24 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
- July 16 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Hypothesis Drop-In Hours
Get personalized support from our customer success team as you build your fall assignments:
- August 14 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
- August 21 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
Drop-in hours are available on a first-come, first-served basis.