by: Tiffany Wincek, Product Liaison I’ve been writing about reading resolutions on this blog for, what, five years now? At the start of a new year, I’m usually excited to put fingers to keyboard and talk about what worked for me over the previous 12…
It’s no question that students should be exposed to inclusive reading no matter which month it is. But Black History Month in particular represents a unique time during which we can and should dedicate additional space to honoring and elevating Black voices and stories. Whether…
By Lisa Mullins, Training Specialist Happy Year of the Ox! According to Chinese astrology, 2021 is considered a year of prosperity and wellness. I don’t know about you, but I could use some prosperity and wellness in my life! Start off the Year of the…
TCEA 2021 has gone all virtual and is here all week, from Monday, Feb. 1 to Friday, Feb. 5. To learn more about the Sora student reading app and see how other educators are implementing digital content to engage students and staff, visit OverDrive Education’s…
By: Alecia Mouhanna, Marketing & Communications Specialist Educators, mark your calendars – Digipalooza is returning in 2021 for its eighth installment! We’re bringing Digipalooza to you with a three half-day virtual conference, from Aug. 3 – Aug. 5, 2021. Registration is just $39 for all…
Join OverDrive Education and the Sora student reading app at FETC 2021, held Jan. 26-29. This year’s all-virtual event is free to attendees – educators can sign up here. Interested in connecting with Team OverDrive? You can visit our booth and/or check out one of…
By: Alecia Mouhanna, Marketing & Communications Specialist Hachette Book Group, in partnership with OverDrive Education and its Sora student reading app, has launched a program to provide school libraries across the U.S. and Canada with free sets of ebooks and audiobooks that provide resources for…
By: Gabby Cregan, Training Specialist Ensuring that your school community knows about the Sora reading app and its features – and that your staff can navigate OverDrive Marketplace – are important steps in building and promoting digital access at your school. That’s why your OverDrive…
By: Kristen Griesmer, Product Support Specialist In this recurring series, we’ll feature a different librarian, media specialist or educator who’s become a Sora champion at their school, impressing us with their innovative methods for implementing the reading app and engaging with their students. We’ve asked…
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist Although it seemed like it would go on and on into forever, 2020 is finally coming to an end. Like almost everyone, I am ready for it to be over and am feeling hopeful for what 2021 may bring. This…
By: Gabby Cregan, Training Specialist At this hectic time of year, learn new skills when and how it’s convenient for you: all at once, or bit by bit. While we’ve always offered webinars and short how-to videos on popular topics, this year we introduced e-learning…
In 2020, a worldwide shift to partial or fully remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic meant that K-12 students accessed more digital books than ever through the Sora student reading app. OverDrive Education data from 38,000 schools in 71 countries shows that tens of…
