Faculty
Digital Toolbox
Module 2:
Collaboration with
Digital Tools
Lesson 3
Try the Tool
Follow these steps to try Hypothesis:
Step 1: Go to https://web.hypothes.is/.
Step 2: Log in with a Google account.
Step 3: Install the Chrome extension.
Step 4: In a Google Chrome browser paste this link: Bloom's Taxonomy article.
Step 5: Confirm that the Hypothesis icon (h.) at the top right is active.
Step 6: Try the following actions:
-
Highlight some text.
-
Annotate some text by writing a comment or asking a question.
-
Try replying to a question or comment.
Guided Analysis
Ask yourself these questions:
How does Hypothesis enhance student collaboration?
Do you foresee any potential challenges or limitations of using Hypothesis?
Application
Connect Hypothesis to your own classroom.
Step 1: Choose one course and lesson in which your students could benefit from using Hypothesis.
Step 2: Choose the source you want to use.
Step 3: Decide what you want students to do.
-
Should students read and highlight key points in the reading?
-
Do you want them to make comments about parts that intrigued them?
-
Do you want them to ask questions about sections that confused them?
-
Do you want them to answer questions that you create?
Reflection
Reflect on these questions after using Hypothesis:
How did you see learning improve after using Hypothesis in your lesson?
Did you or your students experience any challenges, and what could you do to solve them?
How do you plan to use Hypothesis again in another lesson?
Congratulations! You finished Module 2. Return to Start Here to begin Module 3.