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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.
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.
Glow Blogs Plugin Spotlight: Draw Attention
The Draw Attention plugin for WordPress enables users to create interactive image maps by adding clickable hotspot areas to images. Ideal for educational purposes, it allows teachers and learners to enhance content with annotated diagrams, interactive case studies, and school tours. The intuitive interface requires no technical skills and is mobile-friendly.
Retiring Blogs Themes
Glow Blogs is retiring three themes: Yoko, Agama, and Make, due to lack of developer support, to maintain platform security. Existing sites remain unaffected for now, though users are advised not to select these themes for new sites. Guidance will be provided before any changes are implemented.
Learning Guide in Notebook LM
Google has launched a 'Learning Guide' feature in NotebookLM, designed to enhance user learning through open-ended questions that promote critical thinking and deeper understanding. This tool breaks down complex problems into manageable steps and adapts explanations based on individual learning needs, making it akin to having a personal tutor.
National School Libraries Professional Learning Community
The National School Libraries Professional Learning Community on Glow offers extensive resources for library provision in Scotland. It focuses on professional learning aligned with the Vibrant Libraries Thriving School Strategy, featuring key documents and online learning tools, including recorded webinars. Access these valuable resources to enhance library services.
Creating effective and engaging Scots Language resources
A primary school teacher utilised AI tools, such as Gemini and NotebookLM, to create engaging resources for Primary 4 pupils to write Scots language poems in remembrance of Robert Burns. The tools enhanced efficiency, adaptability, and student engagement, demonstrating their effectiveness in improving teaching practices and learning experiences.
Empowering creative digital learners
A teacher from Kirklandpark Primary School highlights the use of Adobe Express to empower students aged 9-12 in developing digital skills. Focusing on prompt crafting for AI image generation, students improved their digital literacy through hands-on projects, discussions on AI ethics, and collaborative learning, preparing them for a digital future.
Google Forms now have granular controls over who can respond
Google is updating all existing forms to include granular controls for response access, allowing creators to limit participation to specified users or groups. This upgrade won't affect current access and will enable form creators to modify response permissions as needed. Admins will see logs reflecting these changes during the upgrade process.