This video is also available as part of the Sora – Reading to Learn Training Kit
Reading to Learn in Sora: Content for Students
Explore ways to support student discovery with public library access, local content, curation, and title assignments.
Author: Sydney Kalnay
Reading to Learn in Sora: Customize and Track Progress
Share Sora’s customization and progress tracking features with students! Learn more about how these features can support your readers.
This video is also available as part of the Sora – Reading to Learn Training Kit
Reading to Learn in Sora: Exporting
Learn how Sora’s exporting feature can support student learning and classroom management.
This video is also available as part of the Sora – Reading to Learn Training Kit
Reading to Learn in Sora: Definitions, Highlights, and Notes
Discover how to expand student vocabulary and increase text interaction with the definitions, highlights, and notes features in Sora.
This video is also available as part of the Sora – Reading to Learn Training Kit
Reading to Learn in Sora: Read-Alongs
Explore ideas for using read-along titles with your students and in your curriculum.
This video is also available as part of the Sora – Reading to Learn Training Kit
PART X: Send to Kindle (U.S. only) in Sora
Learn to send ebooks to your Kindle-compatible device in Sora.
Getting Started with Lending Models (K-12 Schools) – PART VI: Cost Per Circ
Learn about purchasing titles in the Cost Per Circ (CPC) lending model.
Getting Started with Lending Models – PART IV: Cost Per Circ
Learn about purchasing titles in the Cost Per Circ (CPC) lending model.
Managing Advantage in Marketplace
This 30-minute video will take you through Marketplace as an Advantage user. Learn the subtle differences in searching for titles, running reports, and managing your collection from the Advantage perspective.
For more detailed information about the processes mentioned in this video, please feel free to reference:
Public Library CONNECT: Reach More Young Readers! (April 2020)
Interested in ideas and resources to connect more young readers to your digital library? Join OverDrive for this live webinar on Public Library Connect, a feature that enables students in your community to easily connect to your digital collection.
After this webinar, attendees will be able to connect their schools and public libraries to increase student reading. This session will benefit school and public librarians who work with young readers, as well as managers and directors responsible for the success of their digital collection.
Managing Recommended Titles in Marketplace
Learn how to review and purchase the titles your patrons recommend.
- Overview of Recommended Titles – 0:00-2:08
- The patron recommendation experience – 2:09-3:45
- Using the Recommended titles report – 3:46-6:23
- Creating an automated Recommend to Library plan – 6:23-14:08
Sora Sweet Reads – Part III
And they’re back! In preparation for the Sora Sweet Reads campaign to launch, Christina and Sydney get back together one more time to discuss using SSR titles in your virtual classroom or for at-home learning.
Sora Sweet Reads – Part II
Sydney and Christina are back this week to talk about trying out new formats with the Sora Sweet Reads campaign!
PART I: Getting Started with the OverDrive App (K-12 Schools)
Learn how to log in and browse with the OverDrive “classic” app.
The OverDrive App Overview (K-12 Schools)
In this brief overview, you’ll learn how to log in to the OverDrive “classic” app, borrow a title, and more.
PART VI: Managing Holds with the OverDrive App
Manage your digital holds list with the OverDrive “classic” app.
PART V: Renewing and Returning Titles with the OverDrive App
Learn how to manage borrowed titles with the OverDrive “classic” app.
PART IV: Enjoying Ebooks and Audiobooks with the OverDrive App
Discover reading and listening features with the OverDrive “classic” app.
PART III: Search and Borrow Audiobook Titles with the OverDrive App
Learn how to find, borrow, and download audiobook titles from your digital library website with the OverDrive “classic” app.
PART II: Search and Borrow Titles with the OverDrive App
Learn how to find, borrow, and download ebook titles from your digital library website with the OverDrive “classic” app.
PART I: Getting Started with the OverDrive App
Learn how to log in and browse with the OverDrive “classic” app.
The OverDrive App Overview
In this brief overview, you’ll learn how to log in to the OverDrive “classic” app, borrow a title, and more.
Sora Sweet Reads – Part I
Join Christina and Sydney from Team OverDrive as they discuss the origin story of the Sora Sweet Reads program (formerly known as OverDrive Summer Read), highlight 3 of the 30 amazing titles in this year’s program, and talk about why this is a perfect time to discover your next favorite read.
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