NaNoWriMo 2016: Freedom to Flourish, Freedom to Fail
By Sydney Kalnay, Training Specialist. I’m not ashamed to admit it: I’m a five-time NaNoWriMo failure. Each year, I’ve gathered…
Beyond November 8: How to promote democracy and empathy in the classroom
Many frustrated teachers abandoned their election curriculum during 2016’s contentious election cycle. This is such an important time to promote…
Surprising benefits of reading J/YA mystery
Mystery stories have always been popular with K-12 students. Teachers can take advantage of this interest to help students engage in…
Books that creeped us out as kids
By: Tiffany Wincek, Account Specialist. Team OverDrive barely made it through September before we started plotting Halloween costumes, planning scary movie marathons, and…
OverDrive is for everyone, all types of learners
OverDrive is proud to offer digital reading platforms for schools, libraries, colleges, and corporations. In every segment we serve, we…
Yes, audiobooks are real books
Do audiobooks leave the brain distracted and disjointed or are they just another way to enjoy and absorb a story? Are…
Be an Upstander, not a Bystander: October is LGBT History Month and Bullying Prevention Month
October is both LGBT History Month and National Bullying Prevention Month, topics that, unfortunately, often overlap in our schools. “LGBT History…
The best devices for the classroom
Eighty percent of districts & schools use digital content, and educators across subject areas want to introduce eBooks into their…
Digital library Ideas for increasing circulation all October long
The calendar has turned to October which means the end of the year is nigh. Before the holidays arrive and…
Content to help you keep representation in your classroom
As we’ve discussed previously, it’s essential to have proper representation in the content you make available to your students. There…
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