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Module 2:
Collaboration with
Digital Tools

Lesson 2

Tool Tutorial

Read these steps to learn how to use Hypothesis.

You will have the opportunity to practice in Lesson 3.

Step 1: Go to https://web.hypothes.is/

Step 2: Log in using a Google account.

Step 2: Install the Google extension.

Step 3: In a Google Chrome browser, type the web link to your source. (You can also upload PDF files later.)

Step 4: Confirm that the Hypothesis icon (h.) at the top right is active.

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Step 5: Highlight your selected text.

Step 6: Select either Annotate or Highlight when the options appear.

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Step 7: If Annotate is selected, type a comment or question into the box, and then Post.

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Article with the "Hypothesis is active" icon showing in the top right
Article with options to either Annotate or Highlight shown

Tool Demonstration Video

Click the video below to watch a 2-minute demonstration of Hypothesis.

Hypothesis Demo Video

Hypothesis Demo Video

Now you are ready to start practicing in Lesson 3.

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