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Hypothesis Collaborative Annotation Tool

Hypothesis is a digital annotation tool that enables students to annotate and respond to text using different media and empowers them to collaborate on understanding and developing ideas about their readings. Using Hypothesis students can collaboratively annotate any file or website.

Adding Hypothesis to your Canvas course

Email edtech@tufts.edu to request that the Hypothesis tool be added to your course. Please provide the course code and number.

Adding Hypothesis activities to your Canvas course

You can add Hypothesis activities to Modules or Assignments in Canvas.

Here are some helpful videos about using Hypothesis in Canvas:

Using Hypothesis

Here is an article on annotation basics from Hypothesis.

Examples of Hypothesis activities