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Mark Up the Margin: AnnotatED Workshops at OLC Innovate 2020
2020-06-15 11:00 - 2020-06-26 21:00 (America/New_York)
To kick off the annual conference, Hypothesis held a free workshop on collaborative annotation with members of AnnotatED. This engaging, hands-on event sparked great ideas and generated practical takeaways for using collaborative annotation in the classroom and beyond. The reports we heard from practitioners in the field and the live annotation sessions with OLC Innovate keynoters Maha Bali and Martin Weller were truly outstanding. For more, watch the video on our companion blog post.

Mark Up the Margin: Free Pre-conference Workshop at OLC Accelerate 2020
2020-11-06 10:00 - 12:00
Kicking off OLC Accelerate 2020, Hypothesis held a free workshop on collaborative annotation with members of the AnnotatED community. The workshop started with a “Getting on the same page” introduction from Jeremy Dean of Hypotheses, followed by “Notes from the field,” where AnnotatED community members talked about what’s happening with collaborative annotation at their schools, and participants had the chance to discuss ideas and questions with these experienced practitioners. The main focus of the workshop was a “Discussion, annotated” hands-on activity to explore, discuss, and augment readings on topics shaped by Accelerate 2020 keynoter Flower Darby. We practiced reading together to see firsthand how collaborative annotation can build understanding, connections, and community. Visit the workshop blog post to get presentations, links, and other resources from the workshop.

AnnotatED Workshop with Rajiv Jhangiani at OLC Accelerate 2021
2021-09-17 13:00 - 14:30
Making reading active, visible, and social with collaborative annotationIn collaboration with the Online Learning Consortium and AnnotatED, the community for annotation in education, on Friday, 17 Sep 2021, Hypothesis convened a free virtual workshop on social annotation to kick off OLC Accelerate 2021.
The workshop started with a quick orientation to collaborative annotation for social reading: What is it, and how are people using it to enrich online, face-to-face, and hybrid learning?
Then we shifted to a hands-on activity to explore, discuss, and augment readings selected by our special guest educator, Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani, Associate Vice President, Teaching and Learning at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, focused on topics related to his OLC Accelerate 2021 keynote: 20/21: A Pedagogical Odyssey.
We practiced reading together to see firsthand how social annotation can build understanding, connections, and community. Our conversation was anchored in text — literally — and spread out to engage other texts, ideas, and people beyond the workshop itself.
Selected readingsFor our collaborative annotation before, during, and after the workshop, Dr. Jhangiani selected his KPU colleague Jennifer Hardwick’s post, “Now Is the Time To Be Brave: Pedagogy for a World in Transition,” which resonates with the theme of his OLC Accelerate 2021 keynote: 20/21: A Pedagogical Odyssey. You can read Hardwick’s post and annotations already added to its margins, and join the conversation by creating a free Hypothesis account and reply to or post your own annotations.
Workshop recording & resourcesView, download, and reuse slides from the workshop presentation and explore links shared during the workshop by presenters and participants:
Hypothesis resources

Guide to engage in events with Hypothesis social annotation
Create a free individual Hypothesis account
Get Hypothesis in your school’s learning management system
Annotation Tips for Students
An Illustrated Taxonomy of Annotation Types
Hypothesis for Education

Other resources

Emily Wilson’s 2018 translation of Homer’s Odyssey
Remi Kalir’s latest post on annotating the syllabus
Robin DeRosa’s blog and website
Open Anthology of Earlier American Literature
Rajiv Jhangiani’s blog and website

AnnotatED Workshop: Jenae Cohn at OLC Innovate 2022
2022-03-31 16:15 - 18:15
In collaboration with the Online Learning Consortium and AnnotatED, the community for annotation in education, Hypothesis convened a free virtual workshop on social annotation on Thursday 31 March at OLC Innovate 2022.
The workshop started with a quick orientation to collaborative annotation for social reading led by Hypothesis VP of Education, Dr. Jeremy Dean: What is it, and how are people using it to enrich online, face-to-face, and hybrid learning?
Then we shifted to a hands-on activity to explore, discuss, and augment a reading selected by our special guest educator, Dr. Jenae Cohn, Director of Academic Technology at California State University, Sacramento, focused on topics related to her OLC Innovate 2022 keynote: Imaginative, Strategic, Sustainable: A Call for an Online Learning Future Designed for Students’ Lived Experiences.
We practiced reading together to see firsthand how social annotation can build understanding, connections, and community. Our conversation was anchored in text — literally — and spread out to engage other texts, ideas, and people beyond the workshop itself.
Workshop reading, recording, & shared resourcesFor our collaborative annotation before, during, and after the workshop, Dr. Cohn selected chapter nine from her book, Skim, Dive, Surface: Teaching Digital Reading which resonates with the theme of her OLC Innovate 2022 keynote. You can read Dr. Cohn’s chapter and annotations already added to its margins, join the conversation by creating a free Hypothesis account, and reply to or post your own annotations: “Chapter 9: The Ethical Implications of Digital Reading Grappling with Digital Archiving, Readerly Privacy, and Evidence of Our Reading.”
Annotate the video transcript while you watch
View, download, and reuse slides from the workshop presentation and explore links shared during the workshop by presenters and participants:
Hypothesis resources

Guide to engage in events with Hypothesis social annotation
Create a free individual Hypothesis account
Get Hypothesis in your school’s learning management system
Get help with Hypothesis
Annotation Tips for Students
An Illustrated Taxonomy of Annotation Types
Hypothesis for Education

Other resources

Jenae Cohn’s book, Skim, Dive, Surface: Teaching Digital Reading and annotatable version of Chapter 9: The Ethical Implications of Digital Reading that was the focus of this workshop
Jenae Cohn’s OLC Innovate 2022 keynote slides
Jenae Cohn’s website
“Who Chooses What Ed Tech to Buy for the College Classroom?” by Jenae Cohn in The Chronicle of Higher Education
“Marginalia” a poem by Billy Collins
Zettelkasten defined
A Guide to Making Open Textbooks with Students
UW Bothell and Cascadia College Guide to Open Student Work
Remi Kalir’s collection on the annotated syllabus
Sarah Lamdan’s forthcoming book, Data Cartels and other works
Reclaim Hosting’s Domain of One’s Own service
Manual Luis Espinoza and Frida Silva’s I Annotate 2021 keynote: Annotation and the Social Prize of Educational Dignity
The Association for Authentic, Experiential, & Evidence-Based Learning (AAEEBL)’s 2022 annual meeting

AnnotatED 2024: Empowering Learning through Social Annotation
2024-04-17 12:00 - 2024-04-18 12:00
Event Dates: April 17-18, 2024
Event Time: 12-3pm ET Both Days
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free

Welcome to AnnotatED 2024
The premier event for educators, administrators, and innovators passionate about enhancing learning through social annotation. Join us April 17-18 for a transformative experience that will deepen your understanding and application of social annotation in higher education.

About AnnotatED 2024
This year’s AnnotatED virtual conference is dedicated to exploring the dynamic and evolving role of social annotation in education. Our event brings together thought leaders, practitioners, and educators from around the globe to share insights, best practices, and innovative approaches in this field.

Key Themes:

The impact of social annotation on learning and engagement
Future trends in social annotation and technology
Building collaborative and inclusive learning environments
Increasing student engagement and retention in courses

Discussion Highlights:
Engage in a variety of interactive sessions, ranging from keynote presentations to panel discussions and roundtables, all centered around the practical and transformative potential of social annotation in educational settings.

Benefits of Attending

Expanding Knowledge in Social Annotation:
Dive into the world of social annotation with experts and peers. Discover innovative ways to engage students and foster deeper understanding through collaborative annotation strategies. This event is designed for those looking to enhance their educational practices.

Professional Development and Actionable Insights:
Gain valuable insights and skills that you can apply directly to your teaching or administrative role. Leave AnnotatED 2024 not just with ideas, but with practical, actionable strategies that you can implement in your classroom right away. Our sessions are designed to provide you with tools and techniques that can be easily adapted to your teaching style and curriculum, ensuring that you can start making a difference immediately.

Transforming Your Classrooms:
Learn how social annotation can revolutionize your teaching approach. Hear success stories and case studies from educators who have transformed their classrooms into dynamic, interactive learning environments. Get inspired to create a more engaging and participatory learning experience for your students.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of AnnotatED 2024. Register now to secure your place!
Register Here

Human Centered Learning in the Age of AI: How Social Annotation Builds Reading, Belonging, and Better Outcomes
2026-02-25 15:00 - 16:00
Students are reading less and shortcutting more—but social annotation can change that. By making reading visible, collaborative, and measurable, social annotation empowers students to think critically, engage with peers, and build community.
In this session, you’ll learn:

How to create human-centered learning experiences that work in practice

Strategies for improving discussion quality and critical reading

Ways to scale social annotation across programs with the right support model
