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Mind the Gap: How Hypothesis for JSTOR Bridges Student Engagement & Comprehension
2023-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Joe FerraroVice President, HypothesisAlex HumphreysVice President, Innovation, ITHAKA/JSTORAlida CantorAssociate Professor of Geography, Portland State UniversityAmy MoelleringInstructor of English, Las Positas CollegeStruggling to forge a connection between scholarly content and vibrant student engagement? The solution awaits. Join us for this webinar where Hypothesis and JSTOR teams unite to unveil the transformative potential of social annotation in reshaping student-faculty interaction with JSTOR content.
This webinar will welcome esteemed faculty members from Portland State University and Las Positas College, who will share their journey of seamlessly integrating JSTOR and Hypothesis into their pedagogical teachings. Their stories will provide innovative insights into how Hypothesis for JSTOR has not only increased student engagement but also deepened comprehension and honed critical analysis skills.
Designed with educators, librarians, and administrators in mind, this session transcends the conventional learning paradigm. Whether you’re an educator aiming to infuse your curriculum with meaningful social connections or an administrator with the goal of bolstering engagement and retention, this session will equip you with practical insights and new ideas you can immediately implement.
Elevate your education experiences by embracing the dynamic fusion of Hypothesis for JSTOR. Join us and be part of a new era for teaching and learning.

Leveraging Social Annotation in the Age of AI
2023-09-12 13:00 - 14:00
Christie DeCarolisCustomer Success Manager and Instructional Designer, HypothesisRobin BellEnglish Instructor, South Texas CollegeThe emergence of cutting-edge technologies, like ChatGPT, has sparked a critical conversation throughout the education industry. If you’re as intrigued as we are, you won’t want to miss our upcoming webinar.
The Hypothesis team along with Robin Bell, English Instructor at South Texas College, is excited to explore the role of social annotation in this newly-evolving landscape. We’ll show you how to leverage social annotation to encourage authentic, process-oriented engagement with your course materials in Blackboard. We’ll even be sharing best practices for using social annotation with AI writing tools.
But it doesn’t stop there. As an attendee, you’ll leave the webinar armed with concrete assignments to implement in your courses in Blackboard right away. So don’t wait – join us for an interactive session that’s sure to inspire and equip you with the tools you need to thrive in this new era of education.

The Secret is Out! - Learn how Hypothesis with Bookshelf® by VitalSource Boosts Student Engagement
2023-09-07 12:00 - 13:00
Joe FerraroVice President, Revenue, HypothesisNick BrownVice President, Product, VitalSourceDiana FordhamFaculty, MSSUDiscover the key to unprecedented student engagement in the digital learning landscape by joining us for an enlightening webinar with the team from Hypothesis and our guest panelist, Nick Brown, Vice President, Product Management, VitalSource. During this webinar, we are thrilled to present findings from a recent case study that proves using social annotation with Bookshelf® by VitalSource readings increases student engagement.
The case study’s most striking revelation is the substantial surge in student engagement. Without Hypothesis integrated alongside the etext, students aren’t getting the most they can out of their textbooks. With Hypothesis, engagement skyrocketed – students read their book on a median of 33 days during the semester, a more than 300% increase.
Join us as we unlock the secrets behind this increase in student engagement and collaboration over texts. Gain insights from esteemed faculty at University of Texas – Austin and Missouri Southern State University who utilized Hypothesis in their Bookshelf content and saw growth in both student engagement and classroom collaboration. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, ask questions, and gather valuable strategies to elevate student engagement in your classes.
Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize student engagement in the digital learning era. Watch the recording below.

Annotate This #2: Explore Our Latest Releases and Upcoming Product Roadmap
2023-08-30 12:00 - 13:00
Joe FerraroVice President, Revenue, HypothesisChristie DeCarolisCustomer Success Manager and Instructional Designer, HypothesisJoin us for a dynamic and engaging journey into the heart of Hypothesis’s product innovation. This immersive webinar will unveil our latest technological advancements and offer exclusive insights into our roadmap for future developments, such as:

Seamlessly transport annotations to different locations with our export/import annotations feature.
Transcend ordinary learning experiences with YouTube transcript annotations.
Our side-by-side mode guarantees an uninterrupted content viewing experience.
Enhanced D2L/Brightspace features that create a better user experience.
Discover the power of Hypothesis for VitalSource e-text and how you can increase engagement 5X with readings.
Increase understanding and comprehension of scholarly content by using Hypothesis over JSTOR content.

Topic: Annotate This #2: Explore Our Latest Releases and Upcoming Roadmap
Date: Wednesday, August 30
Time: 12 pm EST
Duration: 60 mins

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.

Explore, Connect, and Innovate at D2L Fusion 2023
2023-07-12 - 2023-07-14
Eager to connect and grow with key decision makers and influencers in K-12, higher education and corporate learning environments? Then join the Hypothesis team for D2L Fusion 2023, taking place from July 12-14 in Anaheim, CA.
D2L Fusion will feature captivating sessions, speakers, training and professional development, product demonstrations and deep dives, and more, all which enable participants to explore topics, make connections, and share ideas.
Will you be attending the conference? Then be sure to stop by our booth and meet the team, pick up some swag, and get an in-person demo of social annotation in action.
What to expect
A new and exciting experience awaits at D2L Fusion, the all-in-one learning conference for those in the K-12, higher education, and corporate learning fields. Expect diverse learning sessions to build your skills and expand your knowledge, endless opportunities to engage with peers and grow your network, and unique activities to fuel your mind and energize your body. So save the date for this insightful conference! We look forward to seeing you there. For more information about the conference, please visit the event website
About Hypothesis
Making learning and reading more active, visible and social, Hypothesis is a social annotation tool that allows users to collectively read and annotate digital texts in real time. It enables users to add comments, highlights, and other annotations to web pages, PDFs, blogs, and other digital documents. With Hypothesis, multiple users can engage in discussions, share their thoughts, and ask questions about the content of the document, creating a dynamic and interactive learning experience.

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.

Working Together to Develop Effective Online Education at the 2023 Online Teaching Conference
2023-06-21 - 2023-06-23
Are you interested in developing innovative and effective online education? Then join Hypothesis for the 2023 Online Teaching Conference from June 21-23 in Long Beach, CA.
The Online Teaching Conference is a premier gathering of faculty, staff, and administrators focused on curriculum, pedagogy and technology to improve online instruction, learning, and student success. If you’ll be attending, make sure to stop by our booth and meet the team, pick up some swag, and get an in-person demo of social annotation in action.
What to expect
The Online Teaching Conference is an incredible opportunity for educators to share knowledge, impart and receive best practices and groundbreaking ideas, and develop professionally. There will be a variety of insightful sessions led by industry experts and plenty of opportunities to network and connect with peers in the field. Be sure to mark your calendars for this important conference!
For more information about the conference, please visit the event website.
About Hypothesis
Making learning and reading more active, visible and social, Hypothesis is a social annotation tool that allows users to collectively read and annotate digital texts in real time. It enables users to add comments, highlights, and other annotations to web pages, PDFs, blogs, and other digital documents. With Hypothesis, multiple users can engage in discussions, share their thoughts, and ask questions about the content of the document, creating a dynamic and interactive learning experience.

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.

Harness the Power of Hypothesis and Elevate Your Students' Learning Journey
2023-06-08
Interested in furthering the conversation? Fill out the form below to learn more about how social annotation can transform your classroom and for a chance to win a 1-year enterprise subscription.

ELI Annual Meeting 2023: Working Together for Student Success
2023-06-07 - 2023-06-09
Taking what we have learned in the past few years in higher education teaching and learning, how do we continue the work together to ensure the success of our future students? What practices do we keep, and what do we change? These questions, and more, will be answered at the 2023 ELI Annual Meeting.
The ELI Annual Meeting is the premier event for higher education teaching and learning professionals. The Hypothesis team is excited to be attending the conference, which will take place from June 7-9 in Anaheim, CA. Be sure to stop by and meet the team, pick up some swag, and get an in-person demo of social annotation in action.
What to expect
The ELI Annual Meeting explores solutions to our learning community’s key issues, engages innovative technology and service providers, and unites expertise across our institutions. This year’s theme will examine the future of teaching and learning with a focus on innovative practices that have been sustained over time, practices that have changed or have been adapted through the global crisis, and evolving and emerging new approaches. This conference is sure to be informative, insightful, and engaging, so save the date!
For more information about the conference, please visit the event website.
About Hypothesis
Making learning and reading more active, visible and social, Hypothesis is a social annotation tool that allows users to collectively read and annotate digital texts in real time. It enables users to add comments, highlights, and other annotations to web pages, PDFs, blogs, and other digital documents. With Hypothesis, multiple users can engage in discussions, share their thoughts, and ask questions about the content of the document, creating a dynamic and interactive learning experience.

Transforming OER With the Power of Hypothesis
2023-05-23
Interested in furthering the conversation? Fill out the form below to learn more about how social annotation enhances student learning.

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!

Collaborative Reading: How Social Annotation Can Transform Your JSTOR Experience
2023-05-03 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a webinar on how to leverage Hypothesis social annotation to enhance your experience with JSTOR articles. Social annotation allows you to engage with articles in new and collaborative ways, making the reading experience more interactive and impactful.
With Hypothesis, you can highlight, comment, and ask questions directly on the article, allowing for a collaborative reading experience that goes beyond the page. Share your annotations with peers, instructors, or colleagues, and engage in meaningful discussions that expand your understanding of the article’s content.
In this webinar, we will explore the benefits of social annotation and demonstrate how to use Hypothesis to annotate JSTOR articles. We’ll share tips and best practices for collaborating with others through annotations, and show you how to effectively use annotation to improve your research and understanding of a topic.
You’ll leave this webinar with a deeper understanding of how social annotation can transform your JSTOR reading experience, and the skills to apply this knowledge to your research and courses. Don’t miss this opportunity to unleash the power of collaborative reading with Hypothesis social annotation!

Annotate This: Explore Our Latest Releases and Upcoming Product Roadmap
2023-04-26 12:00 - 13:00
The Hypothesis team has been busy incorporating exciting new features into your favorite social annotation tool! Join us for our upcoming webinar showcasing our latest product updates and how they can further enhance collaboration, comprehension, and engagement in the classroom.
During this session, we will delve into the newest features and future releases, including:

Better course copy for easy creation and sharing of Hypothesis-enabled readings with students.
Continuous improvements with LMS integration for seamless annotation of PDFs stored in your LMS.
Improved email notifications to keep the conversations flowing.
The ability to re-use annotations across courses and assignments, allowing instructors to expand on past discussions.
A simplified process for creating assignments within eBooks.
The ability to annotate image and video content.
@mentions to direct your conversations to the right people.
Brand new colors for highlights.

Topic: Annotate This: Discover Our Latest Releases and Upcoming Roadmap
Date: Wednesday, April 26
Time: 12 pm EST
Duration: 60 mins
Whether you’re new to Hypothesis or an experienced user, you won’t want to miss out on hearing about all the exciting features being rolled out – register now to reserve your spot!
Register here

Discovering Innovations in Online Learning at OLC Innovate 2023
2023-04-18 - 2023-04-21
The Hypothesis team is looking forward to discovering new innovations in online and digital learning at OLC Innovate 2023. This year’s conference promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking experience for professionals across the online, digital, and blended learning field. Taking place from April 18-21 in Nashville, the event will bring together experts and practitioners from around the world to explore new approaches and technologies.
Make sure to stop by booth 407 to meet the team, pick up some SWAG, and get an in-person demo of social annotation in action.
What to expect
OLC Innovate will feature a wide array of sessions, workshops, and presentations covering a variety of related topics. You’ll have the chance to learn about emerging trends, best practices, and innovative strategies for better serving students. Whether you’re interested in instructional design, online teaching, or educational technology, OLC Innovate is the opportunity of the year to learn and collaborate with peers and advance your knowledge. So mark your calendars and get ready for an exciting and informative conference!
For more information about the conference, please visit the event website.
About Hypothesis
Making learning and reading more active, visible and social, Hypothesis is a social annotation tool that allows users to collectively read and annotate digital texts in real time. It enables users to add comments, highlights, and other annotations to web pages, PDFs, blogs, and other digital documents. With Hypothesis, multiple users can engage in discussions, share their thoughts, and ask questions about the content of the document, creating a dynamic and interactive learning experience.
Fill out the form below to find out more and be entered for a chance to win a pair of Apple AirPods!

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.

Leveraging Social Annotation in the Age of AI
2023-03-02 12:00 - 13:00
The emergence of cutting-edge technologies, like ChatGPT, has sparked a critical conversation throughout the education industry. If you’re as intrigued as we are, you won’t want to miss our upcoming webinar.
The Hypothesis team is excited to explore the role of social annotation in this newly-evolving landscape. We’ll show you how to leverage social annotation to encourage authentic, process-oriented engagement with your course materials. We’ll even be sharing best practices for using social annotation with AI writing tools.
But it doesn’t stop there. As an attendee, you’ll leave the webinar armed with concrete assignments to implement in your courses right away. So don’t wait – join us for an interactive session that’s sure to inspire and equip you with the tools you need to thrive in this new era of education.

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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Hypothesis 101: Learn More About Social Annotation
2023-01-12 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-27 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-06 15:00 - 16:00
RSVP for Hypothesis 101 for an introduction to the Hypothesis annotation tool and a tour of the ways collaborative annotation can transform your classroom, making reading active, visible and social.
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Make the Most of the Margins With Hypothesis Social Annotation in Blackboard Learn
2023-01-11 12:00 - 13:00
Get a big boost in student engagement for the new term. Register for our joint Hypothesis-Blackboard Learn webinar on using social annotation to make every student want to talk about the reading.
Whether your school has Hypothesis installed in Blackboard Learn or you’re brand new to social annotation, join us to learn how students dig deeper into course content and connect with each when they use the margins to ask questions and share thoughts.
This webinar will walk attendees through making readings annotatable using Hypothesis, instructing students on how to submit their annotations, and grading those annotations in Blackboard Learn.
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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 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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