Attention Students and Parents,
Layton Elementary is committed to bringing unique learning opportunities to our students and are pleased to introduce a free and exciting reading service providing digital books available through OverDrive with the new student application: https://soraapp.com.
Why OverDrive?
The OverDrive collection is an extension of the Layton Elementary physical library, only it’s online providing free 24/7 instant access to eBooks and audiobooks. What better way to engage your student’s mind than through reading?
Struggling or reluctant readers, learning-challenged, second language learners, and gifted readers can all benefit from this easy to use service. It can help:
· Enrich vocabulary and improve comprehension and pronunciation.
· Introduce students to books above their reading level.
· Teach critical listening.
· Help busy kids find time to read.
How does it work?
To use OverDrive, students browse the secure website for titles, borrow with a [student e-mail and password], and enjoy anywhere on computers, tablets, smart phones, and e-Reader devices.
Encourage your student to check OverDrive out today!
http://davis.lib.overdrive.com.
Or Sora, by Overdrive
http://soraapp.com.
ALSO AVAILABLE FREE IN ANY DEVICES APP STORE:
Search Overdrive or Sora, by Overdrive.
Sora
The Sora app was designed around the modern student reading experience. It empowers students to discover and enjoy eBooks’ and audiobooks from their school.
Inspired by educator and student feedback, Sora was created to excite kids about reading and remove distractions to promote a focus on learning.
- Easy to use, one tap to get inside a book
- The largest catalog of eBooks and audiobooks…made even larger by access to your public library through Sora
- Exportable notes highlight for collaborative learning
- Personalized with book recommendations and learning tools like dyslexic font, enlarged text, Read-Along and audiobooks
- Badges and achievements to engage students
- Same experience on all devices
Find your school (Layton Elementary).
Then sign-in using students’ e-mail/password
OverDrive
Read, listen, watch and enjoy. The OverDrive application remains an option for students to enjoy eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming video titles. Once downloaded, find & save Davis School District, sign in with library card, log-in students e-mail and password.