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Saltire Awards
The Saltire Awards honor young volunteers aged 11-25 in Scotland for their dedication and accomplishments. Participants receive nationally recognised certificates for various volunteering hours, from one-off projects to significant milestones. Supported by the Scottish Government, the awards promote personal development and enhance future opportunities through meaningful volunteering experiences.
Adobe Express add-on for Google Drive
Adobe Express for Education offers a Google Drive add-in, enabling users to save files directly from the app. A short video explains its functionality. To request this add-in for a local authority, a Glow Key Contact needs to complete a Glow App Request form.
Google Meet Updates
Google Meet now includes a meeting timer feature that can be managed by hosts or participants to enhance focus and productivity. Additionally, live captions have been expanded to support Cantonese, enabling real-time text display during meetings, thereby facilitating better comprehension and participation for Cantonese speakers.
Back to School with Glow, October 2025
The Back to School with Glow news page for October 2025 provides updates on various tools, including Microsoft Teams and Google. It highlights new AI features, resources for educators, and access to interactive content through Glow Blogs. Graeme Logan is introduced as the Interim Chief Executive of Education Scotland, focusing on curriculum improvement.
Glow Blogs Upgrades: Enhancing Security and Performance
A WordPress security update has been completed, and a PHP infrastructure upgrade is scheduled for November 2025, helping keep Glow Blogs secure, stable and future-ready.
Glow Blogs Plugin Spotlight: Enhance Your Blog with H5P
H5P is a plugin available in Glow Blogs, giving you the ability to create interactive content such as quizzes, videos, word searches, and 360 tours. It’s easy to activate and use and you can explore ideas on the Glow Blogs H5P Examples site. Bring your posts to life with engaging activities for learners!
Fix for PDF Upload Glitch on Glow Blogs
We’ve resolved an issue with multi-page PDF uploads in the Block Editor. From 13 October 2025, full documents can be uploaded and viewed as expected. The Classic Editor no longer supports PDF embedding, so we recommend using the Block Editor or the DearFlip plugin for flipbook-style uploads.
Flashcards, Quizzes and new Reports in NotebookLM
NotebookLM introduces interactive flashcards and quizzes to enhance personalised study sessions based on users' documents. Users can effortlessly create flashcards, quizzes, and tailor reports in over 130 languages. The platform also provides dynamic topic suggestions, making it easier for learners to prepare for exams or master new skills.
Grade All in Google Classroom
The "Grade all" feature in Google Classroom streamlines grading by allowing teachers to assign the same grade to multiple students simultaneously. Ideal for assignments graded on completion, this function includes bulk grading, grade overriding, and automatic grade returns, thus minimising time spent on inputting grades individually.