Liquid Margins 23: Successfully Implementing Social Annotation at Your School
2021-08-13 12:00 - 12:45 (America/New_York)
Just in time for fall, join us for a timely discussion with instructional designers on best practices for rolling out Hypothesis social annotation at your school. Topics will include goals for your pilot, steps to implement the pilot successfully, communication strategies, and engaging faculty on ways to use social annotation in the classroom.
Note: Liquid Margins is a show where we gather to talk about collaborative annotation, social learning, and other ways we make knowledge together. If you’d like to learn more about Hypothesis and see a demo, register for an upcoming Hypothesis 101 webinar or watch a Hypothesis 101 recording.
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Liquid Margins 24: Hybrid, Hyflex, F2F: Anchoring Class Community With Social Annotation
2021-08-27 12:00 - 12:45
This fall, once again, we are afloat in a sea of uncertainty. Will we be face-to-face? Hybrid? Hyflex? Or just high anxiety? No matter where we find ourselves in autumn, one thing’s for certain: We can anchor class community in reading using social annotation. Join us as we share the screen with educators who have long been using social annotation to make reading active, visible, and social.
Note: Liquid Margins is a show where we gather to talk about collaborative annotation, social learning, and other ways we make knowledge together. If you’d like to learn more about Hypothesis and see a demo, register for an upcoming Hypothesis 101 webinar or watch a Hypothesis 101 recording.
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Liquid Margins 25: Empowering Student Writing With Social Annotation
2021-09-17 12:00 - 12:45
On Liquid Margins “Empowering Student Writing With Social Annotation,” we’re joined on screen by Mary Traester from the University of Southern California, Noel Holton Brathwaite from Farmingdale State College, and Chris Kervina from Northern Virginia Community College. Our guests are professional colleagues and writing collaborators who champion social annotation for student success in reading and writing.
Note: Liquid Margins is a show where we gather to talk about collaborative annotation, social learning, and other ways we make knowledge together. If you’d like to learn more about Hypothesis and see a demo, register for an upcoming Hypothesis 101 webinar or watch a Hypothesis 101 recording.
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Liquid Margins 26: Bodies of Knowledge: Teaching Health Professions With Social Annotation
2021-10-14 12:00 - 12:45
On Liquid Margins “Bodies of Knowledge: Teaching Health Professions With Social Annotation,” we discuss the ways in which social reading is leading to student success in one of the most popular majors. Join us for a great conversation with guests Danica Sumpter, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Texas School of Nursing, and Rachel Derr, Director of Pre-licensure Programs and Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers University Camden School of Nursing.
Please note that this Liquid Margins episode is airing on a Thursday, as opposed to the usual Friday.
Also note: Liquid Margins is a show where we gather to talk about collaborative annotation, social learning, and other ways we make knowledge together. If you’d like to learn more about Hypothesis and see a demo, register for an upcoming Hypothesis 101 webinar or watch a Hypothesis 101 recording.
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Liquid Margins 27: Opening Books: Social Annotation and OER
2021-11-16 12:00 - 12:45
The conversation on Liquid Margins 27: “Opening Books: Social Annotation and OER” will explore open pedagogy, highlighting the intersection between social annotation and open educational resources (OER). Moderated by Robin DeRosa, Director of the Open Learning & Teaching Collaborative at Plymouth State University, the panel will also briefly discuss how digital environments — from online collaborative classrooms to platforms such as a kasyno Polska online — influence user engagement and the broader dynamics of participation. Joining DeRosa are Monica Brown, Assistant Program Manager at Rebus; Emily Ragan, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Metropolitan State University of Denver; and Addie Clark, Associate Professor of Natural Science at Oregon Institute of Technology.
Please note that this Liquid Margins episode is airing on a Tuesday, as opposed to the usual Friday.
Also note: Liquid Margins is a show where we gather to talk about collaborative annotation, social learning, and other ways we make knowledge together. If you’d like to learn more about Hypothesis and see a demo, register for an upcoming Hypothesis 101 webinar or watch a Hypothesis 101 recording.
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Liquid Margins 28: Social Annotation Showcase: A Look Back at Liquid Margins
2021-12-17 12:00 - 12:45
In this special year-end episode, Liquid Margins hosts Franny French and Nate Angell will curate and recap some of their favorite moments from the show. Rather than limiting our review to just this year, we’ll take a retrospective look at all 27 episodes, going all the way back to the show’s inception in 2020. Of course we love every Liquid Margins episode and are so appreciative of the wonderful guests who have generously taken the time to join us on the show, so the selection won’t be easy or exhaustive. We hope you’ll join us for a fun look back on some of the great content that you and the rest of the social annotation community have helped to build. Do you have your own favorite moments from Liquid Margins? Let us know and we’ll try to fit them into this holiday show.
Note: Liquid Margins is a show where we gather to talk about collaborative annotation, social learning, and other ways we make knowledge together. If you’d like to learn more about Hypothesis and see a demo, register for an upcoming Hypothesis 101 webinar or watch a Hypothesis 101 recording.
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Liquid Margins 29: Where's Class? Meet Your Students in the Margins
2022-02-11 12:00 - 12:45
Two academic years into the “new normal,” how and where classes take place continues to fluctuate. Of course everyone is getting tired of it. But students and teachers have learned to adapt to shifting situations, and social annotation continues to be a great pedagogical constant that fosters collaboration, promotes peer-to-peer learning, and builds community no matter the class configuration and whether annotation is used in synchronous or asynchronous teaching. Join us for “Where’s Class? Meet Your Students in the Margins” as we converse with guests Carmen Johnston from Chabot College and Denise Maduli-Williams from San Diego Miramar College to learn how they are using social annotation to engage students from “all walks of classrooms.”
Note: Liquid Margins is a show where we gather to talk about collaborative annotation, social learning, and other ways we make knowledge together. If you’d like to learn more about Hypothesis and see a demo, register for an upcoming Hypothesis 101 webinar or watch a Hypothesis 101 recording.
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Liquid Margins 30: Annotation Unbound: Social Reading for Any Subject
2022-03-04 12:00 - 12:45
Fire up the screen and join us for Liquid Margins 30, “Annotation Unbound: Social Reading for Any Subject” on Friday 4 March at 9am PT. Guests from different disciplines at Rutgers University will convene to talk about the power of social annotation to build community and critical thinking in a range of subjects. RSVP for this all-inclusive episode, where host Jeremy Dean will sit down with Silvia Muller, Educational Researcher and Instructor at Rutgers; Christie DeCarolis, Instructional Designer and an adjunct professor at Rutgers-Camden; and Rachel Derr, Director of Pre-licensure Programs and Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers University Camden School of Nursing.
Note: Liquid Margins is a show where we gather to talk about collaborative annotation, social learning, and other ways we make knowledge together. If you’d like to learn more about Hypothesis and see a demo, register for an upcoming Hypothesis 101 webinar or watch a Hypothesis 101 recording.
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Episode resources

Social annotation instructions from Christie DeCarolis
Student feedback from Christie DeCarolis
AnnotatED bibliography
Scope and description of large-scale Indiana University/Hypothesis research project
Latest findings from Indiana University/Hypothesis social annotation research project
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Liquid Margins 31: Social Annotation Strategies for Large Courses
2022-04-08 12:00 - 12:45
Some classes are so large that you can do the stadium wave, but there are social annotation strategies that can make teaching to a “crowd” more manageable and help you reach and inspire all students in the class. Join us for Liquid Margins: “Social Annotation Strategies for Large Courses” to hear and learn from guests well-versed in using social reading in ways that make it effective with big classes and help foster community, peer-to-peer learning, and critical thinking.
Note: Liquid Margins is a show where we gather to talk about collaborative annotation, social learning, and other ways we make knowledge together. If you’d like to learn more about Hypothesis and see a demo, register for an upcoming Hypothesis 101 webinar or watch a Hypothesis 101 recording.
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Liquid Margins 32: Annotation for All: How Social Reading Centers Student Belonging
2022-04-22 12:00 - 12:45
Social annotation makes reading active, visible, and social. But how can it be used to foster a sense of belonging, creating a welcoming community and providing all students with a sense of agency over their learning? Find out on Liquid Margins “Annotation for All: How Social Reading Centers Student Belonging,” with guests Larnell Dunkley from City Colleges of Chicago–Harold Washington College and Ayla Moore from Fort Lewis College.
Note: Liquid Margins is a show where we gather to talk about collaborative annotation, social learning, and other ways we make knowledge together. If you’d like to learn more about Hypothesis and see a demo, register for an upcoming Hypothesis 101 webinar or watch a Hypothesis 101 recording.

Liquid Margins 33: A Tale of Two Semesters: Evaluating Social Annotation at UMinn
2022-05-20 12:00 - 12:45
In the fall of 2020, the University of Minnesota Duluth and the University of Minnesota’s College of Liberal Arts in the Twin Cities began a Hypothesis social annotation pilot. At the end of the spring and fall 2021 semesters, University of Minnesota Spatial Technology Consultant Shana Crosson and University of Minnesota Educational Technologist Karen Jeannette conducted an evaluation of Hypothesis with instructors and students. Join us for this special Liquid Margins as Shana and Karen present pilot findings and talk about how social annotation will move forward across the University of Minnesota.
Note: Liquid Margins is a show where we gather to talk about collaborative annotation, social learning, and other ways we make knowledge together. If you’d like to learn more about Hypothesis and see a demo, register for an upcoming Hypothesis 101 webinar or watch a Hypothesis 101 recording.

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Liquid Margins 34: Orientation by Annotation: Hypothesis in First Year Seminar
2022-06-10 12:00 - 12:45
How is social annotation best used in first-year seminar? Can the practice of reading together set students on course for success in college right from the beginning? Those are questions at the heart of the next Liquid Margins: “Orientation by Annotation: Hypothesis in First Year Seminar.” Join guests — including Heather Walder from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and Jacquelyne Howard from Tulane University — and the Liquid Margins crew for what’s sure to be a powerful conversation about using social reading to equip students with the skills to better understand texts, expand their critical thinking and share learning in “each one teach one” ways.
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Liquid Margins 35: Annotation Lab: Social Reading and STEM
2022-07-15 12:00 - 12:45
How does social annotation help build community and foster student success for STEM majors? How do instructors use the margins to help students read primary-source materials, solve equations and get more deeply engaged in lab work? Find out on Liquid Margins 35, “Annotation Lab: Social Reading and STEM.” Join guests Melanie Lenahan from Raritan Valley Community College, Carlos Goller from North Carolina State University and Beverly Ranney from Barstow Community College.
Note: Liquid Margins is a show where we gather to talk about collaborative annotation, social learning, and other ways we make knowledge together. For an intro to and demo of Hypothesis, register for an upcoming Hypothesis 101 webinar or watch a Hypothesis 101 recording.
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Liquid Margins 36: The Inside Track: Hypothesis Team Members on Social Annotation
2022-09-23 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a special Liquid Margins as we sit down with a few members of the Hypothesis team to talk about their history as educators and librarians, their background with social annotation, and what drew them to Hypothesis to evangelize for social annotation and help us work toward our vision of building a conversation layer over all the world’s knowledge — one note in the margins at a time.
Note: Liquid Margins is a show where we gather to talk about collaborative annotation, social learning, and other ways we make knowledge together. For an intro to and demo of Hypothesis, register for an upcoming Hypothesis 101 webinar or watch a Hypothesis 101 recording.
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Liquid Margins 37: Connecting the Docs: Creative Uses of Tags in Annotations
2022-11-18 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for Liquid Margins 37, “Connecting the Docs: Creative Uses of Tags in Annotations.” Guests include Janet Mitchell-Lambert, Lead Distance Education Coordinator at Cerritos College, and David Wick, Associate Professor International Education Management at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. We’ll discuss using tags to organize thinking, draw connections between documents and more. And we’ll venture into other creative ways to teach using social annotation.
Note: Liquid Margins is a show where we gather to talk about collaborative annotation, social learning, and other ways we make knowledge together. For an intro to and demo of Hypothesis, register for an upcoming Hypothesis 101 webinar or watch a Hypothesis 101 recording.
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Liquid Margins 38: The rise of ChatGPT and how to work with and around it
2023-02-09 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for an exciting next episode of our Liquid Margins series, “Liquid Margins 38: The Rise of ChatGPT and How to Work With and Around It.” In this episode, we’ll explore how higher education faculty are adapting to emerging technologies and the broader shift toward decentralized digital platforms — including controversial ecosystems like casino utan spelpaus, which operate outside conventional licensing systems. Faculty guests include Joel Gladd of College of Western Idaho, Kat King of Diablo Valley College, Dr. Nicholas LoLordo of University of Oklahoma, Rachel Elliott Rigolino of SUNY, along with our own Jeremy Dean, VP of Education at Hypothesis.
Note: Liquid Margins is a show where we gather to talk about collaborative annotation, social learning, and other ways we make knowledge together. For an intro to and demo of Hypothesis, watch a Hypothesis 101 recording here.
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Liquid Margins 39: Inclusivity and Social Annotation, Fostering Diverse Learning Environments
2023-03-30 12:00 - 13:00
RSVP for Liquid Margins 39, “Inclusivity and Social Annotation: Fostering Diverse Learning Environments”. Guests include Dr. Sophia Rahming of Florida State University, Katherine Gaffney of the University of Southern Mississippi, and Dr. Jasmine Noelle Yarish of the University of the District of Columbia.

Liquid Margins 40: Leveraging Social Annotation to Enhance Open Educational Resources
2023-05-17 12:00 - 13:00
In this episode, “Liquid Margins 40: Leveraging Social Annotation to Enhance Open Educational Resources”, we will explore the benefits of using Hypothesis to annotate OER, such as promoting active learning, amplifying student voice, fostering collaboration, and creating more personalized and inclusive learning experiences.
Watch and discover the power of social annotation for open education!

Liquid Margins 41: Driving Engagement and Building Community, Insights from Partners on the Hypothesis Impact
2023-06-08 12:00 - 13:00
Dr. Jeremy DeanVice President, Education, HypothesisMegan GradyAssociate Director, Academic Partnerships, Butler UniversityKristen PalmerTeam Lead, Instructional Technology, Butler UniversityDana ConardEducational Technology Specialist, University of California, Santa CruzJames B. PepeInstructional Technology Specialist, Portland Community College, Sylvania CampusDavid VasquezInstructional Technology Specialist, Portland Community CollegeVince St. GermainSr. Instructional Design Specialist, Grand Valley State UniversityJoin us for an enlightening episode of Liquid Margins where we delve into the transformative journey of Hypothesis adoption. In this episode, we will hear firsthand accounts from some of our strongest partners about the remarkable impact of social annotation on teaching, learning, and collaboration within their educational institutions.

Liquid Margins 42: Annotating the Future, Reimagining STEM Education
2023-06-28 12:00 - 13:00
Ashley McHaleMathematics Professor, Las Positas CollegeRussell VitaleCollege of Science & Mathematics, Rowan UniversityEmily RaganChemistry & Biochemistry Professor, Metropolitan State University of DenverJeremy DeanVice President, Education, HypothesisSocial annotation has seen widespread adoption in reading-intensive humanities courses. But reading is important in STEM education too, and social annotation can be leveraged to address the unique pedagogical challenges and opportunities in STEM disciplines.
Tune into our next exciting installment of Liquid Margins, titled Liquid Margins 42: Annotating the Future, Reimagining STEM Education on June 28th at 12 PM ET. We will journey through the landscape of social annotation with a special focus on STEM fields, from computer science to biology to mathematics. Hear directly from STEM educators who have successfully integrated social annotation into their teaching.
Whether you’re a STEM educator looking for new ways to engage your students, or you’re just curious about the intersection of technology and education, this episode will provide you with valuable insights. Let’s learn together and reimagine the future of STEM learning.

Liquid Margins 43: Mastering the Craft and Unleashing the Power of Instructional Annotations
2023-08-01 12:00 - 13:00
Dr. Jeremy DeanVice President, Education, HypothesisDr. Marcia GoodsSr. Professional Lecturer, Anthropology, DePaul UniversityDaniel Hutchinson, Ph.D.Associate Professor, History, Belmont Abbey CollegeDr. Lisa DelissioProfessor of Biology, Salem State UniversityDenise FaimProfessor of English, Springfield Technical Community CollegeDo you want to transform the way you engage students and stimulate active learning?
Join us for “Liquid Margins 43: Mastering the Craft and Unleashing the Power of Instructional Annotations” on August 1st at 12 PM ET, an exploration into how educators themselves annotate the margins of course texts to bring their readings alive for students and inspire student engagement.
Get ready to dive deep into pedagogical strategies. From instructors who create annotations as signposts or discussion prompts on a reading to those who focus on responding to student questions and comments to further the conversation, you’ll learn best practices for instructional annotation from active Hypothesis educators.
Join us as we uncover how these small notes in the margin can lead to major breakthroughs in learning.

Liquid Margins 44: Marginal Notes, Major Impact - Boosting Comprehension with Social Annotation
2023-10-19 13:00 - 14:00
Nicholas DentonSenior Lecturer of Pharmacy Education and InnovationJoe FerraroVice President, Revenue Hypothesis
Join us for an exploration into the groundbreaking research from Nicholas Denton, senior lecturer of pharmacy education and innovation at Ohio State University. During this episode of Liquid Margins, we’ll traverse the challenges Professor Denton faced with his students, especially when confronted with intricate research-oriented texts, and their imperative need for research literacy. We’ll dive deep into the transformative influence social annotation had that not only shattered barriers of complex jargon but also created an environment where undergraduate students achieved an impressive 2x increase in graduate-level comprehension.
Discover the near-perfect student engagement levels, the psychological safety social annotation extended to underrepresented groups, and its role in fostering professional identity, particularly evidenced by the significant improvements in student self-efficacy.

Liquid Margins 45: AI and the Future of Learning - Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
2024-02-15 13:00 - 14:00
Dive into the forefront of educational innovation with our latest Liquid Margins episode, “AI and the Future of Learning – Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities”.
Scheduled for Thursday, February 15, at 1pm ET, this episode is set to provide an in-depth exploration of the transformative role and evolving impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the educational landscape.
Joined by faculty from SUNY New Paltz, The University of Oklahoma, and College of Western Idaho, in this episode we will explore the advancements, challenges, and significant transformations AI has introduced to education. We’ll also predict the future of AI in education in 2024, with a focus on:

The Evolution of AI in Education: Examining the changes and developments in the educational landscape due to AI since our last discussion.
Innovations and Impacts: Highlighting key AI advancements and their transformative effects on teaching and learning.
Challenges and Solutions: Discussing the obstacles encountered in integrating AI into educational systems and the solutions forged.
The Role of Social Annotation in AI: Explore how social annotation can be used to mitigate the challenges of AI in the classroom and enrich learning experiences.
Looking Ahead: Predicting the future of AI in education, exploring expectations and possibilities for educators, students, and administrators.

Regardless of your experience level with social annotation, this episode is designed to offer valuable insights on AI in your classroom and provide strategies for AI and social annotation for 2024. Expect to gain practical tips and immediately applicable strategies for your courses.

Liquid Margin 46: Boosting Grades, Retention, and Engagement with Social Annotation - Experiences from Cerritos College and CUNY Kingsborough
2024-03-05 13:00 - 14:00
Welcome to a new episode of Liquid Margins, the video podcast by Hypothesis that dives deep into the world of social annotation and its impact on education. This episode, titled “Boosting Grades, Retention, and Engagement with Social Annotation,” will feature a compelling discussion with Professors Francie Quaas-Berryman and Kristin Polizzotto from Cerritos College and CUNY Kingsborough Community College.

Key Takeaways:

Addressing Reading and Learning Challenges: Learn more about the challenges faced by educators in creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Our esteemed faculty guests will share their experiences and how they overcame it.
Social Annotation as a Strategy for Success: Delve into the strategies employed by our guests to incorporate Hypothesis into their teaching. Discover how social annotation moved the needle on traditional reading and discussion formats, leading to significant improvements in student engagement and comprehension.
Direct Impact on Student Outcomes: Discover the tangible outcomes of implementing social annotation, including dramatic improvements in student grades, retention rates, and overall class participation.
Cultivating Community and Engagement: Explore the role of social annotation in building a vibrant learning community within the classroom and innovative ways our faculty panelists are implementing it.

This episode of Liquid Margins is a must-watch for educators, instructional designers, and education technology enthusiasts looking to harness the power of social annotation to boost student outcomes. Join us as we uncover the strategies, challenges, and triumphs of integrating social annotation into the classroom, straight from the educators who’ve experienced it.

Liquid Margins 47: Best Practices for Elevating RSI and Student Grades
2024-09-18 13:00 - 14:00
Join us in this episode of Liquid Margins with Jennifer Young, Finance Officer and Adjunct Instructor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), and how she transformed her courses by integrating social annotation to enhance regular and substantive interaction (RSI) and improve student outcomes.
In this webinar, we will delve into the challenges faced by UAF in maintaining effective RSI in online courses, especially for non-traditional students managing multiple responsibilities. Discover how traditional discussion boards fell short, and how the innovative use of Hypothesis provided a dynamic and engaging solution.
What You’ll Learn:

Research-backed Assignment Strategies: Learn how Jennifer Young incorporated Hypothesis into her courses, moving away from traditional discussion boards to foster real-time interactions and deeper engagement with course materials.
Best Practices for a Successful Semester: Understand how Young structured her courses to make Hypothesis annotations a central activity, requiring students to annotate, pose questions, respond to peers, and find external resources weekly.
Comprehensive Guides and Resources: Gain insights into the implementation process and the concept of communities of practice, where knowledge is co-created and collaboratively contextualized.

Webinar Highlights:

Significant Increase in Interaction: Discover how the RSI in Young’s courses increased by 1400-2100%, with students posting nearly 40 times more annotations compared to traditional discussion boards.
Enhanced Engagement and Improved Grades: See the notable decrease in failure rates (5-33%) and the increase in course grades (4-24%) achieved through Hypothesis, along with improved student retention and engagement.
Reducing AI Misuse: Learn how Hypothesis helped build a supportive learning community and provided immediate feedback, bridging time gaps and reducing AI misuse.
Interactive Q&A Session: Get your specific questions answered by our experts during the interactive Q&A session.

Liquid Margins 48 - Don’t Let Disengaged Students Haunt Your Class: How to Revive Engagement with Social Annotation
2024-10-31 14:00 - 15:00
Are disengaged students haunting your course? It’s time to break the curse! In today’s classroom environment, keeping students engaged can feel like facing a legion of ghosts. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of how social annotation can bring your students back from the shadows and transform passive learners into active participants.

Liquid Margins 49: How to Get Students to Actually Read Course Materials (and Enjoy It!)
2025-01-29 13:00 - 14:00
We’ve all been there: a class discussion falls flat, and the dreaded confession comes—your students didn’t do the reading. With attention spans under siege by TikTok, text alerts, and an ever-growing pile of to-dos, how do we reignite a love (or at least a tolerance) for closer reading?
This webinar brings together educators from Rutgers University, and Contra Costa Community College to tackle the modern reading crisis head-on. We’ll dive into what’s holding students back and share practical, creative solutions to get them turning pages—and engaging with course materials like never before. From reimagining assignments to leveraging new tools such as social annotation, this is the conversation every educator needs.
What You’ll Learn

Why Students Aren’t Reading
Uncover the key factors contributing to disengagement, from digital overload to shifting educational priorities.
Proven Strategies to Increase Reading Engagement
Hear success stories and actionable tips from fellow educators who’ve found innovative ways to inspire students to pick up the book—and finish it.
The Power of Social Annotation
See how collaborative tools like Hypothesis are changing the game, turning passive reading into an active, social, and rewarding experience.
Practical Classroom Takeaways
Walk away with ideas you can implement immediately to foster critical thinking, peer connection, and better learning outcomes.

Whether you’re frustrated with unread assignments or simply looking to level up your teaching toolkit, this webinar is packed with insights, humor, and solutions to help students not just read—but engage.
Let’s get those margins filled and the conversations flowing!

Liquid Margins 50: Transforming OER with AI and Social Annotation - A Guide for Educators
2025-03-12 14:00 - 15:00
Creating and sharing Open Educational Resources (OER) gives educators the freedom to design flexible, affordable learning experiences. But what if you could take it even further? AI-powered tools are making it easier than ever to develop high-quality OER materials, and social annotation is transforming how students interact with course content.
Join Diana Fordham, Missouri Southern State University, and the Hypothesis team for a dynamic conversation on how AI can streamline OER creation and how Hypothesis can make these resources more interactive, engaging, and effective for students.
Key Takeaways:

How AI can help you create adaptable, high-quality OER materials
Ways to integrate Hypothesis to spark discussion and deepen student engagement
Real-world examples of AI-generated OER in action
Strategies to make OER more interactive and collaborative
Best practices for keeping your OER content inclusive, effective, and impactful

Why Attend?
Whether you’re just starting with OER or looking to enhance your existing initiatives, this session will equip you with practical strategies and real-world applications to maximize their impact. Walk away with actionable insights to:

Boost student engagement, performance, and equity with OER.
Create high-quality, adaptable OER materials with AI to streamline content development.
Leverage annotation data to demonstrate and improve the effectiveness of your OER content.

Come ready to explore, ask questions, and walk away with innovative ways to make OER work better for you and your students!

Liquid Margins 51: Beyond the Syllabus - Real-World Engagement with Social Annotation at Virginia Tech
2025-08-07 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for a special conversation featuring two outstanding educators from Virginia Tech. In this 45-minute webinar, we’ll hear how Dr. Deborah J. Good, Associate Professor in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, and Lauren DiSalvo, Collegiate Assistant Professor in the School of Visual Arts, are using social annotation to transform their classrooms.
Whether they’re helping students better analyze complex scientific texts or engage more deeply with visual and cultural materials, both educators have found social annotation to be a powerful tool for building comprehension, sparking participation, and developing critical thinking across disciplines.
What You’ll Learn:

Firsthand Faculty Strategies: Hear how Deborah and Lauren bring texts and materials to life through annotation—no matter the subject.
Cross-Disciplinary Applications: Explore how social annotation supports different teaching styles, learning goals, and course types.
Real Results: Learn how active engagement leads to stronger understanding, more meaningful discussion, and better academic outcomes.
Easy Integration: Get tips for implementing social annotation in your LMS with minimal setup and maximum impact.

Whether you’re just exploring social annotation or ready to take your use of it further, you’ll leave with actionable insights and inspiration from two educators leading the way in Virginia.
