K-12 Schools Staff Training

Fit learning into your busy schedule with access to on-demand training modules, downloadable PDFs, upcoming webinars, and tools to educate your staff and end users any time of day or night.

Upcoming Webinars


Want the latest info? Register for webinars with live Q&A about OverDrive products and trending topics.
Looking for information in a different time zone? Click the REGISTER link for a session and convert to your time zone on the Zoom registration page.

DateSession
Wednesday,
November 1
3:00 pm Eastern Time

Sora Essentials: The Reader Experience (Twice monthly)

Duration: 45 minutes

Note: The left sidebar lists the final date for ease of planning; click REGISTER to see all available sessions.

Ready to learn the basics of Sora so you can start exploring and help others get started, too? Join us live for our demo and ask questions of our K-12 experts.

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. In this webinar, you'll learn how to:

  • Sign in with your school credentials
  • Browse, borrow, and enjoy ebooks & audiobooks
  • Personalize the reading experience with adjustable settings
  • Define words & create annotations
  • Add a public library to expand access to even more digital books

Audience: K-12 school partners who are new or would like a refresher on Sora, the student reading app.

Duration: 45 minutes

Notes:

  • 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.
  • All attendees will receive a comprehensive resource to review, explore, and promote Sora after the session.
  • You can earn a certificate of attendance with our post-webinar assessment.

Register
Thursday,
November 16
3:00 pm Eastern Time

Marketplace Essentials: The Shopping & Admin Portal

Duration: 45 minutes

Note: The left sidebar lists the final date for ease of planning; click REGISTER to see all available sessions.

Ready to learn the basics of Marketplace, the shopping and administrative portal? Join us live for our demo and ask questions of our K-12 experts.

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
  • Run a report and view Sora activity
  • Access your account team's contact information

*Access to Marketplace requires a separate account and unique user permissions. Please contact your OverDrive Account Manager with any questions!

Audience: K-12 school partners who are new to OverDrive Marketplace or would like a refresher.

Duration: 45 minutes

Notes:

  • 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.
  • All attendees will receive a comprehensive resource to review and explore Marketplace after the session.
  • You can earn a certificate of attendance with our post-webinar assessment.

Register