Artificial intelligence (AI) and its close cousin, machine learning, are no longer futuristic concepts, because they’re quietly embedding themselves into our daily tasks.
AI tools are working behind the scenes to streamline our workflow, boost our productivity and open up opportunities for creativity
This page provides links to, product pages that highlight the AI features available within Glow, useful documents around the use of AI in Education, training opportunities and academic research around the broader, global AI landscape
Review
The field of AI is constantly evolving with new research and developments changing how AI systems operate. These Machine Learning and AI within Glow pages, will be reviewed periodically to ensure they are accurate and up to date.
Last review date: 20/07/2026
Appropriate Use: Generative AI
Be aware that these Generative AI tools contain functionality which allows the upload of pictures and files. It is the responsibility of the user not to upload content or enter prompts which may generate inappropriate or concerning text or imagery, or which contains any personal, sensitive or confidential information.
Please also refer to the Scottish Government’s AI Guidance for Schools when using any kind of AI tool within education.
Purpose and Audience
The purpose of this page is to provide information around Generative AI (GenAI) and some key considerations when using such tools in an education context.
This page will explore the ways in which these tools can be used ethically, safely and securely.
This page is aimed at educators and those local authority colleagues who support learning, teaching and assessment.
About this Guidance
This guidance has been co-designed with practitioners and local authority representatives to provide advice on the ways in which GenAI could be used appropriately to support learning, teaching and assessment. The guidance has been divided into key themes with guiding principles.
The Institute for Ethical AI in Education has proposed a framework to support educator understanding of these best use principles.
Themes
In line with what wider research and practice tells us about the use of AI in education (AIED), this guidance focuses on the following thematic approaches:
Best Use Principles
The guidance is underpinned by the following principles:
AI in Glow Position Statement
The AI in Glow position statement outlines the work Education Scotland are taking forward to support the use of AI tools in learning and teaching and how it aligns with the Glow vision and goals. It summarises the investigative work being undertaken, guidance being developed and the current pilot underway with 2 LAs on the use of Google Gemini in Glow. Also included are some examples of AI already in Glow and the statement also highlights some of the high level risk and mitigations that have been identified around using AI tools.
Product Pages
Machine Learning and AI within Microsoft 365
Let’s have a look at the AI features that area already included in some of the Microsoft 365 apps we are using within Glow.
Machine Learning and AI within Google Workspace
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are increasingly integrated into daily tasks, enhancing efficiency. Google continuously updates its AI features across apps like Gemini and Notebook LM, which assist in creativity and research. Users must be mindful of content appropriateness and privacy when utilizing these tools in the Google Workspace environment.
Other Examples of National Apps in Glow that use AI
AI within Adobe Express for Education
Adobe Express for Education integrates Generative AI features to enhance creativity and learning for students. Key tools include Text-to-Image, Image-to-Text, and Generative Fill, promoting artistic expression and efficient project completion. Users must responsibly manage content to avoid inappropriate uploads, while video and voice features advance engagement and collaboration.
AI Literacy
AI4K12 AI Literacy Initiative
The AI4K12 AI Literacy Initiative is developing (1) national guidelines for AI education for K-12, (2) an online, curated resource Directory to facilitate AI instruction, and (3) a community of practitioners, researchers, resource and tool developers focused on the AI for K-12 audience.
Click on the link below to learn about this initiative:
Hong Kong University, AI in Education
The Chinese University of Hong Kong recognises the need for introducing AI into pre-university education to cultivate the competitiveness of Hong Kong’s young generation. Co-created with local schools a novel junior secondary AI curriculum and impact AI education ecosystem in Hong Kong through different collaborative efforts.
Click on the link below to learn about this initiative:
The AI Scottish Context
Scotland’s AI Strategy
Scotland’s AI Strategy places people at its heart and will play a key role in delivering our National Outcomes. It complements work to implement our Digital Strategy and the recommendations of the Scottish Technology Ecosystem Review and related initiatives.Kate Forbes MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance Chair, Scotland’s AI Strategy Steering Committee.
Click on the link below to read more about this strategy:
Education Scotland: Teaching and Learning with AI
This briefing provides a definition of AI, explores some of its uses in education, and identifies further reading around the topic. Given the fast changing nature of this technology, readers should be aware that this is a ‘snapshot in time’ and the briefing will be regularly revisited and updated.
Click on the link below to read the briefing:
Scotland’s Futures Forum
On Tuesday March 19 2024, this event continued our critical conversation on the policies, strategies and practices shaping artificial intelligence’s future in Scottish schools. It brought together educators, academics and other experts and provoked discussions on key themes like ethical considerations, equitable access, and collaborative development.
Click the link below to read the report:
AI in Schools Week 2025
Welcome to the Catch Up Gallery of recordings from AI in Schools Week 2025. You will find recordings of CLPL sessions and live lessons on this page.
Click on the link below to see the recordings:
Broader Global AI Landscape
The DataLab
Is ChatGPT ruining the education system and hindering teachers? Our event showed that AI has the potential to tackle some of its challenges!
Click on the link below to read more:
MIT
Moderator Chris Capozzola in conversation with panelists Eric Klopfer, Melissa Webster, Dirk Englund, and Janet Rankin.
Click the link below to watch the video:
University of Liverpool
Generative AI (GAI) is one of the most discussed, feared, and exciting elements of Higher Education. GAI has gone from an approaching possibility, a smudge on the horizon, to a feature of daily practice that has most definitely arrived. But what does this arrival presage? What kind of guest will GAI prove to be in the University?
Click the link below to read more:
UNESCO
UNESCO’s first global guidance on GenAI in education aims to support countries to implement immediate actions, plan long-term policies and develop human capacity to ensure a human-centred vision of these new technologies.
Click on the link below to read the guidance:
Journal of AI
This is an exploratory study that synthesizes recent extant literature to offer some potential benefits and drawbacks of ChatGPT in promoting teaching and learning.
Click on the link below to read the study:
AI within Glow Project Report
AI within Glow Project Report
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are increasingly integrating into daily tasks, particularly in education since the advent of ChatGPT. The Glow Project, in collaboration with various partners, aims to highlight Glow’s AI features to alleviate concerns and enhance learning, teaching, and assessment through user feedback and streamlined processes.
User Feedback
If you using AI or Machine Learning tools or features in your local authority or establishment, the Glow team would be keen to hear from you.
Please reach out via Glow.Engagement@educationscotland.gov.scot to share your feedback, or set up a quick call with a Product Manager.
We would be delighted to hear from you!
