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.
Category: K-12 Schools
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.
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.
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 IX: Public Library CONNECT with Sora
Has your school signed up for Public Library CONNECT? If so, learn how to add a public library’s digital collection to Sora and use your school login to get access to even more ebooks and audiobooks! If you’d like to learn more, please reach out to your Account Manager.
Managing Marketplace Admin Tools
How to manage account settings for both Marketplace and your digital library website.
PART V: Reviewing and Purchasing Carts in Marketplace
Review carts and make purchases in Marketplace.
PART IV: Creating and Editing Carts in Marketplace
Build and edit shopping carts, organize carts while you shop, automate carts, modify carts.
PART III: Refining and Understanding Marketplace Search Results
Filter and sort search results, understand title information, and identify title information for consortium (shared) and individual libraries and schools.
PART II: Searching for Titles in Marketplace
Use Basic and Advanced search techniques, as well as quick as easy search tools like Must-Haves, Insights, and Featured lists.
PART I: Getting Started with Marketplace
Learn how to log in and navigate the Marketplace website.
Marketplace Overview
Take a bird’s-eye view of Marketplace! Learn how easy it is to use our online shopping and administrative portal and where to get quick access to help and support, when needed.
Getting Started with Sora (December 2020)
Learn how easy it is to get started with Sora, the student reading app. Browse and borrow ebooks and audiobooks in Sora, create notes and highlights in titles, add access to a public library’s digital collection, and more.
Navigating Your OverDrive School Website
Navigate and borrow titles from your school’s OverDrive website.
PART VIII: Adding a Public Library in Sora
Add a public library card to add your library’s digital collection in Sora and gain even more access to ebooks and audiobooks!
PART VII: Reading Statistics and Achievements in Sora
Learn about student reading statistics such as time spent reading and average time per session. Explore student achievements earned by trying a new format, returning a book early, and much more!
PART VI: Downloading Titles with Sora
Take titles on the go! Learn about Sora’s options for offline access and ensure you can read or listen even when the Internet isn’t available.
PART V: Enjoying Audiobooks and Other Formats in Sora
Discover the fun of audiobooks, graphic novels and Read-Alongs – our full-color, fully narrated books. Change narration speed, set a sleep timer, and even leave notes!
PART IV: Enjoying Ebooks in Sora
Dive into an ebook and create bookmarks, define words, leave notes and highlights, search through a title, and set reading settings like text size, brightness, and more.
PART III: Managing Titles in Sora
Quickly and easily borrow titles, place titles on hold and return titles early in Sora.
PART II: Searching for Titles in Sora
Find your next great read! Use quick or advanced searching, browse hand-picked collections, set search preferences, and more.