Young Adult Horror Reads that will still make you go Eeek!
By: Christina Samek, Marketing Specialist. I love all things horror. I’ve read the likes of The Exorcist, The Shining and have waxed poetic about The House of Leaves to anyone who will listen (seriously, you have to read it). But, I must admit, I am a bit of a baby….
103 books to encourage self-care and resilience in kids and teens
It’s been a rough week. Maybe you’re craving a blanket fort and a milkshake, or some kind of Potter-esque spell to make the world more right than it is. Barring that improbability, maybe you check out, which will work for a while. Fortunately, we have…
Vapid or valuable: social media in the classroom
By: Tiffany Wincek, Account Specialist. It’s the beginning of another school year, which means it’s time to focus again on the best ways to connect with students. What do you do when students can’t seem to pry their eyes away from their social media accounts?…
Things to Do in Cleveland During Digipalooza 2017
By: Briana Johnson-Sims, OverDrive Training Specialist What’s hot in Cleveland this August? Digipalooza 2017, of course! Our conference is jam-packed with great events, including a keynote from Cokie Roberts, evening socials, and morning yoga. But there’s even more for those who choose to come early…
Don’t miss these edtech presentations at ISTE
Successful digital learning demands both flexibility and customization. OverDrive Education embraces both, with a custom-built reading platform that supports differentiated instruction, English Language Learning, Hi-Lo literacy instruction and blended learning. In the 2016-2017 school year, more than 2,500 K-12 schools joined over 15,000 OverDrive-powered schools…
10 books you never knew you needed to read before college
By: Sasha Zborovsky, Marketing Intern. We all remember our high school literary staples. Who could forget reading The Great Gatsby or Scarlet Letter at a tiny desk in a 10th grade English class? These books are important and unforgettable; however, in their flurry to finish…
Learn Something New…and win prizes!
Educators #passthepassion for learning on to their students. It’s sort of the whole point of education done well. Most of us remember fondly a teacher or librarian who helped us discover a love of learning, of reading. It’s basically the job description. If we’re lucky…
New monthly K-12 webcasts start June 19th!
Join OverDrive for a series of live monthly webcasts specifically designed for you, our administrators, classroom teachers, media specialists, and school librarians. We’ll discuss the basics of shopping in Marketplace, the student user experience, and strategies for talking to your school community about your OverDrive service….
25 ways to get outdoors this spring. #8 is our favorite.
As the seasons finally shift, April sunshine invites us to ditch those winter layers and soak up the sun with our favorite warm-weather pastimes. So whether you’re an avid outdoorsman or more of a beach bum, here are some outdoorsy ideas to get you off…
For National Poetry Month, a sonnet
If Hollywood is to be believed, students unfailingly hate studying poetry. This is hardly a universal truth. True, some poets have left us with harder codes to crack. And yet. Most students love writing their own poetry. And so do we! We tried out a sonnet…
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