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\"HypothesisReading comprehension is usually a good starting point for any language class. In a fully online or blended learning context the additional challenge is how to integrate reading comprehension in a meaningful and inclusive way in order to get advanced language students to practise it in preparation for speaking or writing practice.<\/p>\n

I used the social annotation tool Hypothes.is<\/a> to actively engage the students with their reading. Hypothes.is enables students to digitally annotate course texts – whether these are available in PDF format or as web pages. By means of this tool, students can also reply to the teachers\u2019 annotations (e.g. with comprehension questions or Problem Based Learning prompts), see their classmates\u2019 answers and react to them. They can also create their own annotations as a form of reflection, or simply\u00a0 learn new vocabulary\/terminology\/phraseology.<\/p>\n

The outcome was really successful.\u00a0 Both the remote and in-class students seemed really engaged in their reading comprehension, reading + critical thinking, argumentation, and collaborative PBL clinical case discussions. It worked best in class as preparation for speaking practice, for the combined reading and writing practice, or as grammar revision. Students particularly liked the social interaction and how this practice led to effective formal language learning.<\/p>\n

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Hypothes.is is available to use in Blackboard, you will find it on the\u00a0Build Content <\/i>menu.\u00a0 For guides on this, please visit our Hypothesi.s Hub.<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information about how it works is available on the\u00a0Hypothes.is<\/a> website.<\/p>\n

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“The hypothesis app has been helpful in developing comprehension skills and justifying reasoning, as well as learning vocabulary and phrases from your classmates”.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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“My learning has benefitted by seeing\/learning new perspectives\/arguments that I could see my other classmates making using Hypothes.is, as this was very helpful to me”.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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“It allows me to keep track of my work and see ways I can improve when comparing with my classmates answers”.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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“Hypothes.is can help you enrich your vocabulary in context”.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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“It is useful when translating texts or picking out words you do not know”.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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