What is Glow?
Glow is Scotland’s national digital learning platform provided by Scottish Government and managed by Education Scotland. It provides learners and educators across Scotland an environment that can support learning across the whole curriculum through our core services, Microsoft M365, Google Workspace for Education and WordPress blogs.
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Latest News
Transforming Titanic History into an Interactive Learning Suite
The project transforms Titanic history into an interactive educational resource for students aged 10 and above. Utilising AI tools like Gemini for research and NotebookLM for content creation, it produces engaging materials including study guides, FAQs, and visual aids, catering to diverse learning styles while ensuring narrative consistency and accuracy.
Sharing device audio during a Google Meet
What’s changing? Sharing your screen is an essential part of collaborating and presenting in…
Additional languages for videos in Google Drive
Google is expanding its automatic caption generation feature in Google Drive to include 27 additional languages. This update enhances accessibility for users, particularly the deaf or hard of hearing, and those speaking different languages. It streamlines video content search and eliminates the need for manual captioning, promoting inclusivity.
Introducing Gemini 3 Pro
Google has enhanced the Gemini app for educators using Google Workspace, improving the quality and readability of information presented. The app can analyse images, summarise audio/video clips, and brainstorm projects with text and visuals. A new "My Stuff" folder simplifies navigation and organisation of recent files, contributing to a better user experience.
Back to School with Glow, January 2026
The "Back to School with Glow" page for January 2025 provides updated guidance and news, focusing on Microsoft, Google, Blogs, National Apps, and Glow. It highlights new AI features in Microsoft, enhancements in NotebookLM, and resources for Internet Safety and Health and Wellbeing, while inviting feedback from educators and learners.
Glow Webinars from Google for Education
Google for Education will host webinars focused on AI tools available in Google via Glow. These sessions will cover content creation, idea generation, and personalised learning, aimed at enhancing efficiency. Upcoming webinars include Glow Gemini for Beginners on February 23, Glow Gemini Advanced Usage on March 2, and Glow NotebookLM for Educators on March 9.
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