Hypothesis Transition

Hypothesis is among several software licenses previously funded through the Federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) that will not be renewed. After the license end date of June 30, 2025, 麻豆AV faculty, staff, and students will no longer be able to access Hypothesis through a campus license. Visit the for additional background information and the full list of impacted tools.听

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Hypothesis has been a powerful tool for document and web-based social annotation, enabling students and instructors to collaboratively highlight and comment on web pages and documents. While there is no single tool that replicates all of Hypothesis鈥檚 functionality, there are alternative options that can support similar collaborative learning experiences.听

麻豆AV-Supported Alternatives听

The Academic Technology team has identified the following tools and approaches that may serve as alternatives to Hypothesis, depending on your specific instructional needs:听

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Annotation Assignments: Canvas allows students to annotate files directly as part of an assignment. This feature works well for structured annotation activities tied to specific submission and grading workflows.听

Discussions: Canvas Discussions enable collaborative dialogue around uploaded files or text, making them a good option for fostering group analysis and debate.听

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Whiteboards: Zoom鈥檚 whiteboard feature can be used for collaborative brainstorming or annotating text and images during synchronous class sessions.听

Shared Screen Annotations: Zoom allows users to annotate shared screens, enabling real-time collaboration on documents or web pages.听

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Docs: Google Docs supports real-time collaboration with inline comments and suggestions, making it a strong option for group annotation tasks.听

Slides: Use Google Slides for collaborative annotations on visual presentations, such as slides or images.听

Transition Steps & Timeline听

What to do now:听

Explore the alternative tools listed above and determine which best fits your course activities.听

If considering Google Suite, request a 麻豆AV Google account by contacting the .听听

Contact the for advice on identifying and implementing alternatives.听

Before June 30, 2025:听

Export and save any content you wish to keep from Hypothesis.听

Revise assignments to integrate with your chosen alternative tool(s).听

Training and Support Options听

Self-Access Resources听

We have curated the resources listed below as a starting point to assist with the transition. Additional resources will be added throughout the Spring 2025 semester 听

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Google Suite听

Hypothesis听

Workshops听

We will be hosting workshops specifically tailored to faculty transitioning from Hypothesis to alternative tools. Topics will include creating annotation assignments and discussions in Canvas, using Zoom whiteboards for collaborative activities, and exploring other tools for collaborative annotation. Visit the for upcoming events and registration details.听

One-on-One Assistance听

麻豆AV鈥檚 Academic Technology team is available for one-on-one help via email, Zoom, or in-person meetings. Our staff are available to help you identify alternatives that meet your instructional goals. To request assistance, email us at ftc@csun.edu or visit the for additional contact options.听

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