Category: K-12 Schools

Welcome to TeachingBooks! (September 2024)

Posted on by Sydney Kalnay
Whether you are new to TeachingBooks and looking for a quick introduction or use TeachingBooks and want a refresher, watch this webinar. Enjoy exploring a variety of resources to enliven the connections readers have with books and authors.
  • Explore resources for titles you know and love.
  • Discover new titles to share with students.
  • Create and personalize lists.

    • Features for Teachers on TeachingBooks (October 2024)

    Posted on by Sydney Kalnay
    Find resources for the titles you use in your classrooms for read alouds, instructional support, and to engage students in independent reading.
  • Discover book guides, activities, and multi-leveled lessons.
  • Find titles to support literacy instruction.
  • Create lists of titles for units of study.
  • Find engaging resources to support independent reading.

    • Planning Public Library Programs with TeachingBooks (November 2024)

    Posted on by Sydney Kalnay
    TeachingBooks resources can help make program planning quick and easy with materials to support story times, book clubs, and more.
  • Explore the wide array of book guides, activity kits, and digital resources that will empower readers both at the library and at home.
  • Find new program inspiration and incorporate ready-to-use materials into existing programs for children and teens.

    • Putting Together the Pieces: TeachingBooks in Higher Ed Programs (December 2024)

    Posted on by Sydney Kalnay
    Explore TeachingBooks to support children’s literature studies, school and public library programs, preservice educator training, and more.

    Learn how to create and share reading lists of texts to add to a syllabus and support coursework while celebrating diverse books.

  • Rethink resources for Pre-K-12 books with easy-to-share digital options.
  • Use analysis tools to guide changes to library and classroom collections.
  • Seek solutions to educational needs while exploring awards lists and browsing for titles.

    • Support English Language Learners with TeachingBooks (January 2025)

    Posted on by Sydney Kalnay
    Easily vary content, pacing, and outcomes to support language development. Strengthen collaborative support of English language learners and their families with the resources and tools on TeachingBooks.
  • Enrich instruction and build fluency skills.
  • Scaffold learning and resources in a variety of languages and formats.
  • Optimize access with the use of Google Translate.

    • Back-To-School Picks for Your Students from OverDrive Librarians (October 2024)

    Posted on by Gabby Cregan
    Get ready to elevate your digital collection this back-to-school season with recommendations from OverDrive’s expert staff librarians! In this webinar, we’ll guide you through the must-have books landing on your digital shelves for the upcoming season.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • Top Picks for Every Age Group: Discover the best titles for K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 students.
    • Diverse Genres and Interests: Explore a range of genres designed to captivate and engage all readers.
    • Exclusive Shopping Link: Shop all the featured titles and enhance your digital library.

    Level Up Your Sora Promotion (September 2024)

    Posted on by Gabby Cregan
    Join us for a 30-minute webinar aimed at helping you increase Sora’s visibility and usage in your school. In this session, our K-12 experts will provide practical strategies and tips for promoting Sora effectively. You’ll also get access to ready-to-use resources and hear success stories from educators who have successfully engaged their communities with Sora. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your digital library promotion and make the most of Sora in your school!

    Enhance Student Reading in Sora with Public Library CONNECT (August 2024)

    Posted on by Gabby Cregan
    Get ready to launch into the new school year with Sora!

    Join us for an enlightening session on Public Library CONNECT — a feature crafted to enhance student reading and elevate the circulation of juvenile and young adult materials. Explore how this tool simplifies access to age-appropriate ebooks and audiobooks from both school and local public libraries. Our experts will deliver an overview of Public Library CONNECT, highlight its benefits, and demonstrate its ease of use. Don’t miss out on transforming your reading initiatives!

    Sora Bursts Series – Week 3

    Posted on by Sydney Kalnay
    This week’s video covers ways to make your Sora data “actionable” for goal setting, getting more students reading, and reporting out on ways Sora is having a positive impact on your school community.

    Click Download PDF, below, to get this week’s worksheet about taking your reading metrics to the next level.

    Manage Content Access Levels

    Posted on by Sydney Kalnay

    Manage content access levels in OverDrive Marketplace:

    • When and how to manage content access levels – 0:13-0:55
    • Automatically assign access levels at purchase – 0:56-3:16
    • Manually assign access levels at purchase – 3:17-5:32
    • Edit access levels for existing titles – 5:33-8:26
    • Content access levels & Advantage – 8:27-9:30

    Learn From the Experts: Getting Students Reading Through Social Media (March 2024)

    Posted on by Gabby Cregan
    Are you a K-12 educator who is passionate about promoting reading to your students through social media? If so, this session is for you!

    Join us virtually to gain valuable insights into the journeys of K-12 social media influencers, their content creation process, and tips for using social media to get students reading. Joining us will be K-12 librarians and influencers:

    • Amanda Hunt (@thenextgenlibrarian),
    • KC Boyd (@boss_librarian) and
    • Melanie Wood (@melanie_in_the_library).

    Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your approach to promoting literacy in the digital age!