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Hypothesis, a leading provider of social annotations, released its 2024 End of Year Impact Report showcasing its major achievements and growth during the year.
The organization reported a 22% increase in annotations, a 12% rise in student users, and a 27% growth in courses utilizing the Hypothesis tool. This, according to the company, includes millions more student annotations compared to 2023, demonstrating the power of collaboration and active engagement in learning.
“The stories coming from our partner institutions are incredible—reductions in failure rates, improved grades, and more engaged classrooms. It’s proof that when we invest in tools like Hypothesis, we’re investing in student success,” said Joe Ferraro, CEO of Hypothesis in a statement sent to The Sociable.
The data from partner institutions showcase tangible results, as well as inspiring stories of engagement, community building, improved academic performance, deeper thinking, and transformative classroom experiences.
Hypothesis reported the following achievements in each area:
In 2024, Hypothesis built meaningful connections through collaboration and increased engagement. In bringing instructors and students together, the company created an interactive learning experience. These results at partner institutions included:
The company reported students experienced a boost in grades and academic performance because of Hypothesis. Because social annotation supports better comprehension of course material, it plays a direct role in reducing failure rates.
Hypothesis fosters deeper analysis of course content, thoughtful discussions, and critical thinking across various disciplines. A student from Allan Hancock College noted, “I analyzed texts more intimately and in-depth after using it.”
The impact of Hypothesis in 2024 has been extraordinary, according to the company’s report. Through it, institutions continue to foster key pillars of education and find ways to enhance instructors’ and students’ experiences.
Disclosure: This article mentions a client of an Espacio portfolio company.
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