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
Change to Microsoft Multi Factor Authentication (MFA)
M365 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is changing, with new registration for methods required by 1 February. Current options like SMS, WhatsApp, and phone calls are being retired. Users who require MFA on their M365 account for other services should migrate to the Microsoft Authenticator app or similar alternatives by following outlined setup steps.
Scotland Google for Education & AI Summit
A summit for educators and education leaders in Scotland will occur on November 23, 2026, focusing on Google for Education technologies. Attendees, including classroom teachers and local authority officers, will engage in keynotes and workshops to learn about Google Workspace, Gemini, and strategies to enhance personalised learning and reduce administrative tasks.
Back to School with Glow, October 2026
The October 2026 "Back to School with Glow" news page facilitates access to the latest updates and resources related to Microsoft, Google, Glow Blogs, National Apps, and AI in Glow Data Privacy. It aims to provide useful information and encourages user feedback on experiences with Glow.
Theme Retirement Update: Phase 2 – Removal from Theme Selection
Phase 2 of the retirement process for Yoko, Agama Pro, and Make themes has begun. New installations are prohibited, but existing sites remain unaffected. Users are encouraged to plan transitions to alternative themes, with recommendations provided. Full retirement will occur later, and ample support will be available before changes are implemented.
Gemini Notebook: New Interactive Reports
Gemini Notebook turns traditional learning materials into interactive, source-based reports, ensuring content accuracy by relying solely on teacher-provided materials. Users can create outputs, including new Interactive Reports, which allow for personalisation and customisation of interactive elements such as flashcards and mind maps tied directly to verified course content.
Using Join Codes for Teams?
In Microsoft Teams, when using a team code to add members to a private team, approval of join requests is now required. Team owners must approve each request for users to be added. Public teams remain unchanged, allowing immediate access with codes. Pending requests should be checked if users cannot see the team.
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