Free webinar: SYNC Audiobooks for Teens 2021
By Lisa Mullins, Training Specialist Here at OverDrive HQ, signs of spring are in the air. Birds are chirping, daffodils are blooming and it’s time to think SYNC! “Think SYNC? What does that mean?” you might say. Well, I’m glad you asked. SYNC by AudioFile…
School Stars 2021: Meet our winners!
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist That’s a wrap on School Stars 2021, and it was one for the record books! With over 200 entries, there were so many wonderful, thoughtful, compelling, heart-breaking, beautiful, engaging, amazing…I could go on and on…entries. It was truly very difficult…
Calling all School Stars: It’s time to enter!
By: Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist I am so pleased to announce the return of the global School Stars promotion contest! As I’ve said before, it’s something that brings so much joy…and couldn’t we all use more of that? Now through Mar. 31, we want to…
Sora Spotlight: Chris Haught, Media Specialist at Southwest Educational Development Center (UT)
By: Kristen Hein, 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…
Webinar – “Sora: The future of reading is right now”, presented in partnership with ClassLink
Interested in learning more about how the Sora reading app integrates with our edtech partner ClassLink? Check out Sora: The future of reading is right now, a webinar jointly presented by ClassLink and OverDrive Education as part of the ClassLink Partner Spotlight Series. Though the…
Webinar: How to Use Digital Books With Your Curriculum
In the post-pandemic landscape, how can your literacy teams alter the way they teach? The answer might be simpler than you think. Join a panel of experts from EL Education, OverDrive’s Sora team and an educator with the NYC Department of Education for How to…
Upcoming webinar: Top 10 Tips for Showing Off on Social
By: Annie Suhy, Outreach Specialist and Christina Samek, Outreach Specialist Have you ever noticed people scrolling through their phones when they have a few seconds of downtime? Almost everyone has a social media account (or four) that they check daily. Lucky for libraries and schools,…
Meet up with OverDrive Education & Sora at #TCEA 2021!
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…
Celebrate, read & educate: Black History Month titles for students of all ages
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…
New live webinar – Shop, Curate, Promote: Enhance your digital collection during OverDrive’s 2021 Chinese New Year Sale
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…