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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What does Glow offer?
Latest News
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.
NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook
Google has rebranded NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook, enhancing its functionality within the Google ecosystem. This AI-powered tool aids in research and learning, allowing users to upload materials for summarisation and interactive engagement. It supports diverse outputs like podcasts and infographics, facilitating efficient study processes and content creation.
Prompting Progress: Bringing Beowulf to life using AI within Glow
A Primary teacher from Calderwood Primary School shares their experience using Gemini Education and Notebook to teach the Talk for Writing program. The tools facilitated lesson planning, engagement, and differentiation for various learners. The teacher emphasises their value in creating resources and adapting materials for better student understanding and inclusivity.
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.