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Sora Overview
Introducing Sora to Young Readers
Introducing Sora to Teens
Sora & Parents of District Students
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Parent Accounts in Sora: Librarians will create accounts with the OverDrive User Login Manager (screenshot directions). No parent accounts are created in Destiny unless the parent wants to check out a print book from the library. However, use the same parent account structure for both accounts, OverDrive and Destiny. PAR and student ID# or ALT and student ID#. Only parents of NEISD students are authorized to have OverDrive accounts.
Advantage Account Ordering Information
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NEISD Sora Resources
- Directions for Accessing Sora on an iPad (Spanish)
- Directions for Checking Out a Book on Sora via Launchpad
- Changing Language Settings in Sora (Presentation)
- Changing Language Settings in Sora (Document)
- Sora Training Presentation for Students, Staff, and Parents - Brief slideshow to be used for training for students, staff or parents.
Printable half-sheet bookmarks showing step-by-step directions for students and parents
- Sora Best Practices (4 per sheet)
- Sora App for Mobile Devices Bookmark
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Tutorial Videos
Sora
- Getting started with Sora on Launchpad (Chromebook, laptops, desktop computers)
- Getting started with Sora on smartphones or tablets
- Sora for Parents/Guardians
Overdrive
- Getting started with Overdrive on Launchpad (Chromebook, laptops, desktop computers)
- Getting started with Overdrive on smartphones or tablets
- Overdrive for Parents/Guardians
Overdrive Marketplace