K-12 Schools Staff Training

Upcoming Webinars

Sora Essentials: The Reader Experience

May 15 @ 2:00 pm

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.

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Join OverDrive experts to learn more about what’s happening behind-the-scenes, how your digital collection is already working to individualize access, and how Sora appears for different user types. Explore benefits of a Public Library CONNECT partnership, and receive tips and tricks for implementation across your entire school community.

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