The "Back to School with Glow" page for January 2025 provides updated guidance and news, focusing on Microsoft, Google, Blogs, National Apps, and Glow. It highlights new AI features in Microsoft, enhancements in NotebookLM, and resources for Internet Safety and Health and Wellbeing, while inviting feedback from educators and learners.
Google for Education will host webinars focused on AI tools available in Google via Glow. These sessions will cover content creation, idea generation, and personalised learning, aimed at enhancing efficiency. Upcoming webinars include Glow Gemini for Beginners on February 23, Glow Gemini Advanced Usage on March 2, and Glow NotebookLM for Educators on March 9.
Microsoft is moving all Whiteboard file storage to OneDrive to provide improved security and better revision history. Any older Whiteboard files created before 2022 are still stored in Azure, and user action is required to migrate them.
New Quiz creation tools. You can now use AI to create and improve quizzes directly from the Teach Module or within Assignments in Teams. Copilot helps you draft questions, refine assessments, and suggest enhancements.
Find out more about the Teach Module in Glow M365. Use the AI powered teaching tools to help support planning, assessment and the creation of engaging content using Copilot.
NotebookLM has enhanced its "Studio" capabilities by adding visual generation features for Slides and Infographics, complementing existing audio overviews. These new tools enable users to create structured presentations and high-impact visual summaries from complex documents, improving productivity and learner engagement, especially for visual learners and study aids.
The Syndication Plugin on Glow Blogs enables users to aggregate posts from various blogs, facilitating the creation of centralised hubs for classes, departments, or school communities. By adding RSS feeds, users can efficiently display content, reduce duplication, and showcase multiple voices in one cohesive space. Ideal for educational settings.
Glow Blogs are utilised in various educational contexts across Scotland, encouraging collaboration among teachers, pupils, and school leaders. The initiative seeks real-world examples to create practical use cases, which would inspire others and celebrate effective learning practices. Contributions from any user are welcome to amplify learners' voices and enhance Glow Connect resources.
Glow Blogs simplifies podcasting and multimedia blogging, enhancing digital literacy and communication skills for all ages. Users can create and publish podcasts without extra software, using basic recording tools. The platform fosters collaboration and creativity while providing a secure environment for learners to showcase their content and reach a real audience.
