Pro-AI vs. Anti-AI: What Educators Really Think
The Great Divide? AI tools like ChatGPT have sparked heated debate in education. On one side, some instructors issue blanket bans, worried about plagiarism and academic shortcuts. On the other, […]
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Collaboration in the Digital Classroom: How Social Annotation Builds Community and Conversation
In online and hybrid learning environments, students often feel like they’re learning alone—logging in, completing tasks, and logging off with little interaction. But education is, at its core, a social […]
You Can’t AI Your Way Through This: The Case for Social Annotation in the Age of AI
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are changing the way students approach coursework—and not always for the better. Faculty are noticing a sharp uptick in generic, AI-generated discussion posts that dilute […]
How Hypothesis Builds Real-World Skills Inside the LMS
More Than a Grade—Skills That Stick Today’s college students aren’t just preparing for final exams—they’re preparing for the workforce. Employers across industries are asking for more than subject knowledge. They […]
From College to Career: Using Hypothesis to Simulate Workplace Collaboration
Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Colleagues Workplace collaboration isn’t just about group projects or occasional Zoom calls—it’s about ongoing communication, shared problem-solving, and asynchronous coordination across tools and time zones. Many students […]
Preparing Students for the Future of Work with Social Annotation
The Skills Gap Is Real Today’s employers aren’t just hiring for knowledge—they’re hiring for skills. But according to repeated surveys, many graduates enter the workforce unprepared for the demands of […]
Beyond Turnitin: Proactive Strategies to Curb AI Misuse in the Classroom
The Limits of Detection Tools AI is changing how students approach assignments—and how educators respond. Tools like Turnitin now promise to detect AI-generated content. But while detection might catch misuse, […]
5 Ways Hypothesis Improves Student Outcomes from Day One
What Happens When Students Actually Engage with Reading? Instructors across disciplines face a common challenge: students aren’t completing the readings. Without that foundational engagement, classroom discussion falls flat, writing assignments […]
The Future of Reading Is Collaborative: What Higher Ed Needs to Know
The way students read is changing. What was once a solitary, silent task is quickly becoming an interactive, community-driven experience. As higher education evolves to support deeper learning, greater equity, […]
Annotation as Self-Discovery: What Students Learn About Themselves Through Social Annotation
When Students Say It Themselves Educators often wonder: are students really connecting with this? Do they feel the difference when we try new tools or strategies? In Professor Nita Gopal’s […]