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
NotebookLM – Now includes short video overviews
NotebookLM offers Short Video Overviews that convert lengthy documents into concise one-minute videos optimised for mobile devices. With AI narration and animated visuals, this tool helps users grasp core concepts quickly and efficiently. Designed for students, teachers, and creators, it emphasises a single idea per clip for effective information retention.
Import 3D bar charts into Google Sheets
Google Sheets has updated to support the import of 3D bar charts, which previously displayed as 2D. Users can now easily import Excel files containing 3D graphs, enhancing the experience by preserving the intended visual representation. This improvement streamlines data visualization for users transitioning between platforms.
Canva Education – Live Webinar Opportunities
Canva Education is a free platform tailored for educators and learners, providing tools for creating engaging visual content. It features templates and collaboration options that enhance digital literacy. Upcoming webinars will help educators integrate Canva into their classrooms, focusing on creativity, differentiated learning, and efficient design practices.
Introducing the New SharePoint Experience
Microsoft will launch a redesigned SharePoint experience from mid-June to mid-July 2026. The update features a new app bar with sections like Discover and Publish, and a refreshed interface for pages and libraries.
Retirement of SharePoint Alerts
Microsoft is retiring the SharePoint Alerts feature by July 2026 to modernise notifications. Users are advised to transition to SharePoint Rules or Power Automate for notifications and automation.
Back to School with Glow, May 2026
The Glow guidance and news page for May 2026 provides updates and resources for educators, featuring sections on Microsoft, Google, and Blogs. It includes information on content creation, interactive tools, and AI initiatives that enhance learning in Scottish education. Educators are encouraged to share feedback and experiences.
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