Hypothes.is

Integrates with

  • Google Chrome
  • UVACanvas

Overview

  • By placing annotations alongside their associated texts to give consistent context and stimulate more informed reading, critical analysis, and interaction
  • By providing forums in which faculty and students can engage in focused, topical conversations before, during, and after class meetings
  • By allowing faculty to guide and support students in their reading through recommendations and instructions, explanatory glosses, and reflection questions

In the Classroom

Resources

Support

Booking

Schedule a personal consultation with Christie DeCarolis, Hypothesis account manager for UVA
Schedule Consultation
Contacts
Learning Tech
For assistance getting started using the tool
Learning Technology Services
For questions regarding the integration between Canvas and Hypothesis
A&S Learning Design & Technology
For instructional design services and assistance with supported tools for faculty in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

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Availability and Licensing

Availability:
All Access Tools, University

This tool is available to faculty, staff, and students affiliated with All Access Tools and University.

License:
Limited

This tool is available to a limited number of faculty, staff, and students within the organization that has purchased the license. Contact learningtech@virginia.edu for more information.

Access:
LMS

Access to this tool is available through integrations with selected Learning Management Systems.

Student Cost:
No

This tool does not require any additional purchase from students.

Ratings

4
Ease of Setup
4.17/5
Ease of Use
4.33/5
Features and Options
4.33/5
Pedagogical Impact
5.00/5
Accessibility
5.00/5

Reviews

I've been using Hypothesis for the last three years and the ease of integration within Canvas has improved. It is a great tool for collaboration and increasing reading comprehension and making connections across content.
Lysandra Cook
Education
4 people found this review helpful.

Specifications

This tool has provided a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) or other resources that summarize its compliance with important accessibility standards.

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This tool conforms to the University’s regulations for data privacy and protection.

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Platform Requirements
Mac
  • Google Chrome: 88+
  • Microsoft Edge: 89+
  • Mozilla Firefox: 84+
  • Safari: 14+
Windows
  • Google Chrome: 88+
  • Microsoft Edge: 89+
  • Mozilla Firefox: 84+
iOS/Android

Hypothesis has not posted any technical requirements for mobile devices.