K-12 Schools Staff Training

Sora Essentials: The Reader Experience

Duration: 30 minutes

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
• And more!

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

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.

Marketplace Essentials: The Shopping & Admin Portal

Duration: 30 minutes

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: 30 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.

Back-to-School Picks for Your Students from OverDrive Librarians

Duration: 30 min.

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: Receive a special link to easily shop all the featured titles and enhance your digital library.

Whether you’re looking to refresh your collection or find new ways to connect with students, this webinar is your go-to resource for the latest and greatest in children's and young adult literature. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to keep your digital shelves stocked with the best back-to-school reads!

Audience: K-12 school librarians, educators, or staff who are responsible for building, curating, or promoting the digital library at their school

Experience: Beginner

Prerequisites: None

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.
• You can earn a certificate of attendance by completing a short post-webinar survey.