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
Canva Education – Scotland Learning Labs
The Canva Learning Lab in Scotland is launching a new opt-in service for Canva Education, designed to enhance collaboration and creativity among teachers and students. Events are scheduled in Aberdeen on October 9, 2026, and Edinburgh on October 30, 2026, both from 9 am to 3 pm, to provide further information.
Glow Blogs – Update to Default Editor and Theme
Glow Blogs is transitioning from the Classic Editor to the Block Editor for new blogs to enhance security and align with WordPress functionality. The new default theme will be Twenty Twenty-Five, designed for improved performance. Existing blogs remain unaffected, and resources for using the Block Editor will be expanded soon.
Back to School with Glow, August 2026
The "Back to School with Glow" page for August 2026 consolidates essential updates on Glow, organised into categories like Microsoft, Google, and Apps. It provides guidance on housekeeping, security, and new tools, along with platforms for sharing experiences. Feedback is encouraged via email for continuous improvement.
Adobe Express: Back to School Updates
Live lessons for ages 7-13 are 75 minutes long, with a 40-minute natural break and video recordings available for later use. Various sessions include topics for different occasions, while new Adobe Creative educator training is also offered. Exciting lesson topics are provided in an accompanying eBook for the Scottish classroom.
Microsoft is retiring Exchange Web Services (EWS)
Microsoft is retiring Exchange Web Services (EWS), a legacy technology for accessing Glow email and calendar data, between October 2026 and April 2027. This change affects several email apps. Users should update their apps or consider switching to Outlook for continued access.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks for Staff
Copilot Notebooks, available for Glow staff, centralise teaching resources using AI to enhance organisation and planning. Users can store various materials, while the AI can summarise documents, create outlines, and suggest questions based on the notebook's content.
Need Help?
If you need help and can’t find what you need on these pages, please try the Knowledge Hub. If you still can’t find the information you need, feel free to contact Glow Enquiries.