K-12 Schools Staff Training
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On-Demand Webinars
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Sora Essentials: The Reader Experience
Ready to learn the basics of Sora so you can start exploring and help others get started, too?
This session is primarily a demonstration of the user experience in Sora, the student reading app. Students and educators have access to all of the same great features within the app.
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Download your certificate of attendance here!
Marketplace Essentials: The Shopping & Admin Portal
Ready to learn the basics of Marketplace, the shopping and administrative portal?
This session is primarily a demonstration of OverDrive Marketplace, the shopping and administrative portal. We'll explore Marketplace through the lens of a first-time user, including how to browse the catalog, build and purchase a cart, assign a title, and more.
Looking to track your participation?
Download your certificate of attendance here!
TeachingBooks presents: Ready for Reading – Before, During, & After (April 2025)
Join us to discover time saving ideas to use before, during, and after reading a book. TeachingBooks offers a collection of resources to incorporate into any read aloud, literature lesson, or book group.
Note: Times shown in Eastern Standard. We understand the timing may not suit everyone but signing up ensures that a recording is sent the day after the live session so you can view at your convenience.
TeachingBooks presents: Using TeachingBooks with Middle Grade Students (March 2025)
Celebrate the books students love. Use the resources and tools on TeachingBooks to learn more about authors, cite research, or find the next great read!
Support English Language Learners with TeachingBooks (January 2025)
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.
Putting Together the Pieces: TeachingBooks in Higher Ed Programs (December 2024)
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.
Planning Public Library Programs with TeachingBooks (November 2024)
TeachingBooks resources can help make program planning quick and easy with materials to support story times, book clubs, and more.
Back-To-School Picks for Your Students from OverDrive Librarians (October 2024)
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.
Features for Teachers on TeachingBooks (October 2024)
Find resources for the titles you use in your classrooms for read alouds, instructional support, and to engage students in independent reading.
Level Up Your Sora Promotion (September 2024)
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!
Welcome to TeachingBooks! (September 2024)
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.
Enhance Student Reading in Sora with Public Library CONNECT (August 2024)
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!
Get the Word Out! Tell Your Team about TeachingBooks (August 2024)
Spread the word about access to engaging book and author resources from TeachingBooks with sharing and embedding tools, ready-to-print bookmarks, flyers, and labels.