Hypothesis

Collaboration through social annotation.

Hypothesis is an annotation tool designed to facilitate collaborative and interactive online discussions. It allows users to add comments, annotations, and discussions to web pages, PDFs, and other online content. Through the power of social annotation, it can make online discussions more meaningful, productive, and engaging.

Features | Structure | Using Hypothesis | Support Available

Features

Browser Extension: Hypothesis offers a browser extension that allows users to annotate web pages directly from their browsers. This extension works with popular browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Versatile Annotation: Users can annotate a variety of digital content, including web pages, PDFs, and other online materials, providing a versatile platform for collaborative research, online education, and content analysis.
Collaborative Annotation and Discussions: Hypothesis emphasizes collaborative annotation, allowing users to view annotations made by others and engage in threaded discussions within the context of specific annotations. This feature fosters interactive and collaborative learning experiences.
Privacy and Accessibility: Hypothesis prioritizes user privacy, allowing individuals to control the visibility of their annotations. Additionally, the tool is designed to be accessible to users with disabilities, promoting inclusivity in the user experience.

Pilot

During 2023, UBC’s Learning Technology Hub piloted Hypothesis. The pilot demonstrated that its pedagogical benefits can carry across different course contexts. Teacher teams believed that Hypothesis enhanced students’ collaborative learning experiences, facilitated student connections, and provided valuable guidance for course instruction. Similarly, students expressed that the interactive features positively impacted their involvement with both the course content and their peers.

After the pilot phase, LT Hub Leadership decided to centrally support the use of Hypothesis outside of Canvas.

To read the full pilot report, visit the following link: Hypothesis Pilot Report

Using Hypothesis

Although the Hypothesis integration with Canvas exhibited potential, there is currently no funding available for comprehensive integrated support. Instead, instructors and students can utilize the open-source, web-based version of Hypothesis by creating a Hypothesis account on the vendor’s website.

Visit the following link to create your Hypothesis account: Hypothesis Website

Support Available

If you would like to do a consultation or wish to use Hypothesis in your courses, please contact LDDI (lddi.educ@ubc.ca) or schedule a one-on-one meeting below.

Orientation to Learning Technologies for Instructors

During this orientation workshop, new Faculty of Education instructors explored the services and learning technologies available at UBC. We looked into how technology can be used to improve your teaching experience, and how to find support if you need it. This session covered:

- Overview of UBC Learning Technology Ecosystem;
- UBC Technologies;
- UBC Technology Services;
- Intro to the Canvas LMS.

Facilitators Maryam Danaei Ababin,Kristofer Mah, and Eduardo Rebagliati.

Recording

UDL Fellows Program – 2024 Cohort

During this workshop, LDDI helped faculty with their Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Fellows Program applications. We provided consultation regarding pedagogical solutions; technical support and recommendations; evaluation strategies; project management; budget planning; and liaising with other units.

LDDI Game Club

LDDI successfully hosted a game event aimed at gathering before the holidays and seizing the opportunity to support filling the selves of the AMS Food Bank. Our festive LDDI Games Day Fundraiser occurred on November 28 at 12pm in room 1008.

FoE Studio Portfolio

Message from Dean Dr. Jan Hare to the Rural and Remote Teacher Education Program (RRED)

Unit: Office of the Dean (DNSO)
Production: recording, editing, animations, audio post-production

Course introduction message by Cari Wilson

Unit: Professional Development & Community Engagement (PDCE)
Production: recording, editing, animations, audio post-production

Learning Technology Rover (LTR) testimonial by Christina Park

Unit: Learning Design & Digital Innovation (LDDI)
Production: recording, editing, animations, audio post-production

Studio B Podcast by LDDI

Unit: Learning Design & Digital Innovation (LDDI)
Production: recording, editing, audio post-production

Course introduction message by Dr. Sofia Noori

Unit: Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy (EDCP)
Production: recording, editing, animations, audio post-production

Conference introduction by Dr. Joanna Cannon

Unit: Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS)
Production: recording, audio post-production

Lesson for a course in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) program (M.A./M.Ed.)

Unit: Early Childhood Education (ECED)
Production: editing, audio post-production

Enhancing Practicum for Indigenous Teacher Candidates (EPITC)

Unit: Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP)
Production: editing, animations, audio post-production

Message from Associate Dean Dr. Karen Ragoonaden to the Rural and Remote Teacher Education Program (RRED)

Unit: Teacher Education Office (TEO)
Production: recording, editing, animations, audio post-production

Canvas tutorial for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) program (M.A./M.Ed.)

Unit: Learning Design & Digital Innovation (LDDI)
Production: recording, editing, animations, audio post-production

Land Acknowledgement and message from Bette Shippam and Keith McPherson

Unit: Teacher Education Office (TEO)
Production: recording, editing, animations, audio post-production

UBC Blogs tutorial for a course in the Adult Learning and Education (ALE) Diploma Program

Unit: Department of Educational Studies (EDST)
Production: recording

CONSULTATION, BOOKING, AND SUPPORT

To access the FoE Studio, please contact LDDI for a consultation to discuss your project concept and the use of the equipment. If you have any questions or concerns about the development of your project, LDDI will provide all necessary technical and post-production support as needed. Select the FoE Studio Consultation Form button below to book your consultation.

Carousel Test 3 (Eduardo)

“Pleasantly surprised that such a well-equipped studio is available for producing professional recordings for our research project and teaching. Eduardo’s knowledge and expertise in explaining the process and getting us started was invaluable – thank you!”

– Dr. Cynthia Nicol
Department of Curriculum Pedagogy (EDCP)

“I am very impressed by the professional and friendly service I received when recording my speech for a student awards ceremony. A big thank you!”

– Dr. Kristiina Kumpulainen
Department of Language Literacy Education (LLED)

“The LDDI team did an incredible job setting up the FoE Studio with functionality in mind. We had the necessary equipment and lighting for our video recordings. Eduardo, leading the studio sessions was patient and professional. He was very artistic and engaged throughout the process, suggesting various creative ideas. The LDDI team really exudes the vibrant energy that permeates the studio.”

– Dr. Sofia Noori
Department of Curriculum Pedagogy (EDCP)

“I have really enjoyed working with LDDI and I think they are very skilled and professional. The studio itself appears to have all the necessary tools and is a real boon to the faculty.”

– Dr. Robert VanWynsberghe
Department of Educational Studies (EDST)

“The LDDI staff was amazing in walking me through options to shoot my first video for teaching, as well as editing it according to my specifications. I’m so grateful to have this professional service and space available; it’s a game-changer for my teaching/educational leadership activities!”

– Dr. Joshua Madsen
Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS)

“I had a great experience working with the LDDI team at the FoE studio. The staff are friendly and happy to help you navigate the professional equipment they have set up. We were able to film a video for my project efficiently, and I’m very happy with the finished product. A great service that I will definitely be using again in the near future!”

– Sarah Azad
Teacher Education Office (TEO)

“The studio is such a valuable and important resource in the faculty and it was a great experience recording there last summer. I look forward to working with you again!”

– Dr. Liam Doherty
Department of Language and Literacy Education (LLED)

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Pause on the Support of Ally

As of Friday, November 24th, the accessibility tool Ally has been disabled in all Canvas course shells and will no longer be available to use. The pilot has recently concluded and the Learning Technology Hub (LT Hub) has decided to pause support of Ally. The tool can no longer be requested to be enabled in any future courses, including 2023W2 courses. Learn more about LT Hub’s decision to pause central support for Ally.

At this time, LT Hub has not listed a new technology or tool that will succeed Ally. However, we have an eLearning Student Help & Resources shell that highlights Canvas’ built-in accessibility features and other alternatives students can use for improved accessibility. If you want to direct students to this section within the shell, please use the following link: Accessibility.

If you need support with accessibility in the remaining term or have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at lddi.educ@ubc.ca

TEC Expo 2023 Photo Gallery

Browse the event description, event schedule, and presenter information on the TEC Expo 2023 webpage.

Photo Gallery

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TEC Expo, or Technology Enhanced Classroom Expo, was created so faculty, students, staff, and guests can learn from each other. Each year we bring the Faculty of Education and wider UBC community together in the Scarfe foyer and online to share our biggest success stories and challenges when it comes to teaching with technology.

TEC Expo 2023

The Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC) Expo was created as an annual event designed to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative uses of technology in face-to-face, blended, and online classrooms within the Faculty of Education. TEC Expo was open to all members of the UBC community, across disciplines and University locations.

The tenth TEC Expo was a two-day-long celebration, on November 7th and 8th. It consists of a combination of in-person and virtual engaging conversations.

Halloween Games Day

LDDI hosted spooktacular Halloween Games Day in Scarfe 1008. You had the option to bring your own games or join one of ours, giving everyone the chance to connect with some fabulous folks over some friendly competition.