The power of a direct link: Connect students with digital books on Sora
Whether you’re looking to recommend choice reading titles, introduce a new format, or “assign” a book for class, direct links can help teachers and librarians just like you connect readers with digital titles on Sora. New to direct linking? Try it yourself: Sign into Sora…
Beat February blues with 3 essential K-12 training resources
February. What can I say about it that hasn’t been already said? Here in the Midwest, it’s grey. It’s cold. On any given day it might be raining, snowing, or some secret third thing (…both). It’s the shortest month, but it feels like the longest…
Last call for live 2023 training! Skill up for 2024 with magazines & Marketplace essentials.
It’s hard to believe it, but (somehow) the year is almost over. The calendar year, that is. For North American schools, the holidays are less an end point than a waystation – a rest stop before heading into the final (and some might say longest)…
Rule of 3: 3 Sora tips for 3 audiences
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager Many of you are already back in the building for the 2023-24 school year – and the rest of you aren’t far behind. While your Sora team has been cheering you on behind the scenes this summer with webinars, blog…
Lending and learning: Borrowing and returning digital titles.
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager If you’re using Sora in the classroom and at home, you can probably list a handful of ways digital titles make reading easier. Here are just a few: Portability: They’re accessible from multiple devices, making it easy for students and…
Prepare, Promote, Participate: Tips to keep students reading during school breaks
By: Gabby Cregan, Instructional Designer PREPARE Prepare your school community to continue reading with Sora during school breaks. Make sure all students & staff can sign into Sora with their school credentials. Remind students that they can download Sora to their personal devices, or access…
Confessions of a literary shopaholic (or: 3 ways to buy $10K in books in 30 minutes)
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager A few years ago, I lucked into a problem. I was asked by a very high up higher-up to build a unique digital collection (I am not a librarian) for readers of all ages (I’d never taught kids younger than…
New year, new me – PD edition
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager The new year snuck up on me. When the clock stuck midnight on December 31 I was facing another year of trying to become the best version of myself possible. How did I even get here? Luckily, I had already…
Top 10 tips from an OverDrive Trainer (2022): K-12 webinar recap
By: Gabby Cregan, Instructional Designer With the final quarter of the year upon us, your Sora training team is feeling nostalgic, so we created our top 10 tips for K-12 school partners to look back fondly at our 2022 webinar season. Keep reading to discover…
Fall K-12 staff training round-up
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager Whether you’re deep into your school year or just getting a handle on student names, new technology, and lessons, October is a great time to take stock of what learning options and PD opportunities are available from your Sora Training…