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The County Library Now Shares Digital Books in Granite’s Sora

January 2021Josh WhitingLeave a Comment

Ebooks and audiobooks from the Salt Lake County Library are now in Sora!

Sora Granite-SLCO Public Library Connect Flyer
Sora Granite-Salt Lake County Library Connect Flyer – Instructions on connecting The County Library to your Sora Account
Sora Granite and Salt Lake County Library Connect Flyer (Printable)Download
Sora Granite and Salt Lake County Library Connect Flyer (Spanish) (Printable)Download

Students in Granite School District can now access the children’s and young adult titles in the county’s collection using their Granite login; no separate library card number is needed. This increases by thousands the titles and copies available to students. Read on to learn how to find these books.

[Read more…] about The County Library Now Shares Digital Books in Granite’s Sora

Filed Under: Digital Learning Resources, Library Resources, News, Technology TipsTagged With: audiobooks, ebooks, Library Resources, Literacy Resources, Reading Resources, Salt Lake County Library System, Sora, Student Resources, Teacher Resources

What’s New in Sora?

October 2020Josh Whiting

We’re adding new ebooks and audiobooks to Sora all the time, and also adding resources to help students and teachers with Sora. In this post we round up a few of those resources.

For example, you can

  • browse our book lists and latest releases,
  • suggest an ebook or audiobook for purchase, and
  • see which schools are reading and listening the most.
Screenshot of Granite Sora Help Page
Screenshot of Granite Sora Quick Links and Help Page
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Filed Under: Digital Learning Resources, News, Technology TipsTagged With: Alyssa Downs, audiobooks, Davina Sauthoff, ebooks, Joshua Whiting, Library Resources, Literacy Resources, Parent Resources, Presentations for Students, Reading Resources, Sora, Sora Collections, Sora Posters, Student Resources, Teacher Resources

Elementary Library Book Walk 2020

October 2020Josh Whiting

This post first appeared on Granitemedia.org, the website for the district’s school library programs. Link: https://www.granitemedia.org/2020/10/elementary-library-book-walk-2020/.

We recently held the annual Elementary Library Book Walk!

[Read more…] about Elementary Library Book Walk 2020

Filed Under: Library Resources, Library Spotlights, News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Book Lists, Book Recommendations, Debbie Singer, Elementary Library Book Walk, Library Displays, Library Resources, Marci Bishop, Reading Resources

Granite Media | Summer Reading and Learning 2020

July 2020Josh Whiting

Granitemedia.org is the website for the district’s school library program, which is part of our Educational Technology Department. Granite Media publishes daily book reviews written by students, librarians, and educators in Granite School District, even in the summer!

[Read more…] about Granite Media | Summer Reading and Learning 2020

Filed Under: Library Resources, NewsTagged With: Book Recommendations, Book Reviews, Granite Educational Technology Department, Granite Media, Library Resources, Literacy Resources, Reading Resources, Student Work, Summer Reading and Learning 2020

Granite Best Books Challenge Elementary Reading Lists | Summer Reading and Learning 2020

July 2020Josh Whiting

Elementary students and staff can get a head start this summer reading books for next year’s Best Books Challenge!

[Read more…] about Granite Best Books Challenge Elementary Reading Lists | Summer Reading and Learning 2020

Filed Under: Digital Learning Resources, Library Resources, News, Student ActivitiesTagged With: Book Lists, Book Recommendations, Granite Battle of the Books, Granite Best Books Challenge (Elementary), Granite Educational Technology Department, Library Activities, Library Events, Library Resources, Literacy Resources, Marci Bishop, Reading Resources, Summer Learning, Summer Reading and Learning 2020

Sora | Summer Reading and Learning 2020

May 2020Josh Whiting

Sora is open for reading all summer! Sora is a reading app for Granite students, filled with thousands of ebooks and audiobooks you can borrow and read or listen to on any computer or smart device.

[Read more…] about Sora | Summer Reading and Learning 2020

Filed Under: Digital Learning Resources, NewsTagged With: Distance Learning, Library Resources, Literacy Resources, Reading Resources, Sora, Student Resources, Summer Learning, Summer Reading, Summer Reading and Learning 2020, Teacher Resources

Granite Media x Granite EdTech Social Media Updates

December 2019Josh Whiting

After many years of having separate social media accounts for the Educational Technology Department and Granite Media, today we’re updating and integrating our accounts! New content and library highlights from Granite Media will now be shared via the main Educational Technology social media accounts, and Granite Media social accounts on Facebook and Twitter will be retired.

[Read more…] about Granite Media x Granite EdTech Social Media Updates

Filed Under: NewsTagged With: Facebook, Granite Educational Technology Department, Granite Media, Instagram, Joshua Whiting, Library Resources, Michelle Asay, Parent Resources, Pinterest, Social Media, Student Resources, Teacher Resources, Twitter, YouTube

Now Registering: Utah’s Online Library and Sora (Ed Tech Tuesdays Pick Five Series)

September 2019Josh Whiting

Our GSD Ed Tech Tuesdays professional development sessions for teachers continue in October 2019. Join us at the GEC on October 1, 2019 or at the TLC on October 15, 2019 to dig into two incredible digital libraries available to Granite students and teachers.

Utah's Online Library - LogoUtah’s Online Library is one of the best but most underutilized resources available to Utah teachers. We’ll explore many of the incredible resources for research and lesson design available in UOL.

If your or your students are looking for eBooks, our collection in Sora has many titles available. We’ll show you how to make the most of Sora.

Click here to sign up to attend this or other future GSD Ed Tech Tuesday ‘Pick Five’ Sessions.

[Read more…] about Now Registering: Utah’s Online Library and Sora (Ed Tech Tuesdays Pick Five Series)

Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: GSD Ed Tech Tuesdays, Jenny Peirce, Lesson Design, Library Resources, Literacy Resources, Professional Development Opportunities, Reading Resources, Research Resources, Sora, Utah's Online Library

Library Spotlight: Student-led Maker Space at Jefferson Jr. High

May 2019Josh Whiting

Michelle Reed, Library Media Educational Technology Specialist, and students at Jefferson Jr. High were featured in the most recent episode of UEN’s PDTV video series. Watch below to find out how the library makerspace at Jefferson Jr. High works and see the students in action.

Filed Under: Digital Learning Resources, Library Spotlights, Professional Development, Student Activities, Student Spotlights, Teacher SpotlightsTagged With: Jefferson Jr. High, Library Activities, Library Resources, Makerspaces, Michelle Reed, Student Activities, Student Centered Learning, Student Leadership, UEN

Highlights from the 2019 Granite Battle of the Books District Competition

March 2019Josh Whiting

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Filed Under: Library Spotlights, News, Student Activities, Student SpotlightsTagged With: Alyssa Carraway, Debbie Singer, Diamond Ridge Elementary, Fox Hills Elementary, Granite Battle of the Books, Jim Bridger Elementary, Library Activities, Library Resources, Literacy Promotions, Nikki Gregerson, Reading Promotions, Reading Resources, Rolling Meadows Elementary, Student Activities, Trinda Burdett, West Kearns Elementary

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