Hypothesis

Add multiple types of annotations to digital texts to provide context, offer insights, ask and answer questions, and more.

This tool is available as an integration with UVACanvas, UVACollab and Canvas (Darden). Log into a supported LMS and add the tool to use it there.

How can Hypothesis enhance teaching and learning?

  • 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

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Support

Booking

Schedule a personal consultation with Christie DeCarolis, Hypothesis account manager for UVA
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Contacts

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
Learning Technology Services
For questions regarding the integration between Canvas and Hypothesis
Hypothesis Help Desk
For direct assistance from the tool provider

Availability and Licensing

Availability:
University

This tool is available to all faculty, staff, and students throughout the University, including the academic division and the University Health System.

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
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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
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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.