How K-12 uses devices in the classroom
Eighty percent of schools and districts use eBooks, audiobooks and digital textbooks in their classrooms. That’s a lot of devices to manage, and the technology is constantly changing. We wondered how students were using devices in the classroom to access that digital content. Was 1:1 most…
The gift of digital in the classroom
By: Christina Samek, Marketing Specialist. This holiday season, your students will likely be inundated with all the new toys and apps available in the digital space. It’s equal parts exciting and overwhelming. The digital evolution has been growing, changing, and ultimately, improving for years. However,…
8 ideas to create a Literacy Week at your school
By: Elmarie Pierce, Reddam House School, South Africa. No matter where you live, one way to promote reading happiness is by organizing a Literacy Week at your library or school. Elmarie Pierce, one of OverDrive’s international school partners, shares how Reddam House School in Constantia,…
20 things to do in a blanket fort
Cooler temperatures make this the perfect time to revisit a favorite childhood project: the blanket fort. Whether you use your dining room table, sofa cushions, high back chairs, or something more elaborate, try these 20 suggestions (once settled in your fuzzy igloo) for things to…
Digital citizenship and our new heritage
By: Christina Samek, Marketing Specialist. There are probably several moments in your life as an educator where you’ve thought, “Well, I wasn’t quite prepared for this.” I know because most of us have felt that way. No matter how hard we prepare, how many certifications…
20 ways to show gratitude this holiday season
By: Nikka Hronis, Account Specialist. Anyone who has ever received a sincere ‘thank you’ knows how meaningful and memorable a genuine expression of gratitude can be. With the pace and distractions of daily life, it is easy to get caught up in a whirlwind mentality…
OverDrive Education K-12 Fall Tour Recap
By: Melissa Higey, Manager, School Partner Services. After traveling to 9 states (including 1 in Canada), the OverDrive Education team has completed the OverDrive Education K-12 Fall Tour! We enjoyed meeting many of you, our school partners, in person. We had over 250 teachers, librarians,…
Three digital resources for English Language Learners
Last month, we highlighted how OverDrive is for every type of learner. Many of the resources we covered offer enormous benefits for English Language Learners (ELL). Three digital resources for English Language Learners will help the 4 million students in ELL programs across the United States….
Share these new classics for Picture Book Month and Family Literacy Month 2016
By: Bethany Porter, Analyst. November is both Family Literacy Month and Picture Book Month, one of my favorite hidden holiday treasures. Here’s a list of some humorous read-aloud that have been released in the past two years. Share these with your child who likes to…
OverDrive to Donate Popular eBooks to 1,000 Elementary Schools
We are serious about empowering young readers. To that end, we have launched a new initiative that will make hundreds of popular eBooks available to children for free. As part of OverDrive’s 30th anniversary and mission to create “a world enlightened by reading,” we…