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General, Safety and Security
Safer Internet Day 2026
Safer Internet Day is scheduled for February 10, 2026, focusing on the theme ‘Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI’. The event will educate children on safe AI usage and provide resources for parents and educators to discuss ethical considerations and best practices for technology use.
Glow and Education Scotland Service Status page
The Service Status page informs users about issues affecting Glow Services and Education Scotland websites. Staying updated can save time by identifying service problems quickly. Users can access the page via a provided link or through Glow Connect. Subscribing allows updates to be sent directly to inboxes for convenience.
Setting a Glow recovery email address
To prevent being locked out of your Glow account, it is essential to set a recovery email for password resets. This can be done through your Glow profile on the RM Unify Launchpad. Avoid using your Glow M365 email as the recovery option. For further assistance, students should consult staff, while others can contact respective coordinators or local authorities.
NotebookLM Nano Banana Upgrade
Nano Banana in NotebookLM enhances video overviews with customisable visual styles, including Watercolour and Anime. Users can choose between Explainer and Brief formats, select from over 50 languages, and provide specific focus areas. These options aim to improve understanding and retention of content from uploaded documents.
Generate presentations in the Gemini app
Google has introduced a new feature in the Gemini app that allows users to create slide presentations easily. By providing a text prompt or uploading a source, Gemini generates slides with themes and images, which can then be exported to Google Slides for further editing and collaboration.
Adobe Express in Glow: Empowering every learner
South Lanarkshire Council is enhancing digital learning by integrating Adobe Express into schools. Their recent case study highlights innovative efforts to support educators and foster creativity among students, showcasing the positive impact of this initiative on learning and teaching within the community.
The 2025 Glow Blogs Advent Calendars for Primary Schools
Spread some Christmas cheer with advent calendars created using the H5P and Draw Attention plugins…
Adobe Express Christmas Tree Challenge
Join the festive fun by designing a unique Christmas tree using Adobe Express for Education. Choose a traditional or alternative theme, utilizing various tools, templates, and graphics. Share your creations on social media with the hashtag #GlowScot or via email to Glow.Engagement@educationscotland.gov.scot for a chance to be featured.
Health and Wellbeing Professional Learning Community
The National Health and Wellbeing Professional Learning Community Hub by Education Scotland serves as a virtual platform for practitioners. It offers key documents, resources, and case studies for various organisers, along with learning materials, event details, and information on personal achievement opportunities for children and young people.