Hypothesis (Canvas) - Using Hypothesis in Canvas

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This article contains links to guides for using the Hypothesis social annotation external tool integration in a Canvas course.

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This article contains links to guides for using the Hypothesis social annotation external tool integration in a Canvas course.

Resources for Instructors

Please reference the following guides from the Hypothesis Help website for instructions on adding Hypothesis activities to your Canvas course:

How to set up Hypothesis readings through Canvas Modules (for ungraded activities)
How to set up Hypothesis readings through Canvas Assignments (for graded activities)
Using Canvas Groups to Create Hypothesis Reading Groups (for activities that split students up into small groups)
How to grade Hypothesis annotations in Canvas
How to use automatic participation-based grading in Canvas
How to access reporting dashboards in Canvas

Resources for Students

Please reference the following guide for instructions on how to participate in Hypothesis activities:

Technical Assistance with Hypothesis

Please fill out the Help Request web form on the Hypothesis website to submit a request for technical support. Additional user guides are available on the Hypothesis Help website.

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This article contains links to guides for using the Hypothesis social annotation external tool integration in a Canvas course.