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
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.
Modify Content in Teach
Modify Content, part of the Teach Module, uses AI-powered tools to help educators adapt existing materials. Users can upload files or text and apply changes such as aligning content to standards, differentiating instructions, adjusting reading levels, or adding examples. All suggested modifications can be reviewed before finalising, ensuring content remains accurate, relevant, and tailored.
Matching Game in Learning Activities and Teach Module
A new matching game in Microsoft Learning Activities allows learners to reinforce knowledge by pairing related concepts quickly. Key features include generating activities from existing learning content formats, custom game settings and the ability to enhance and adapt content.
How to: Create A School Site in Glow Blogs
Glow Blogs provides tools for creating both public-facing school websites and private school hubs. Public sites share information with the community, while private hubs offer secure access for staff and students. Creating a site requires no technical skills, with support and tutorials available for users seeking assistance.
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.