
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.

Google’s AI Quests
AI Quests, developed by Google Research and Stanford's Accelerator for Learning, engages students aged 11-14 in AI through real-world challenges in areas like climate and health. It provides hands-on learning, mentorship, and resources for educators to enhance AI literacy effectively. The program encourages critical thinking while making a positive global impact.

National Literacy and English Professional Learning Community
The National Literacy Professional Learning Community on Glow which offers accessible resources for literacy education, including recorded webinars and support for reading, listening, and writing. It promotes professional learning across various curricular areas and helps learners critically engage with information online. Explore the site for enhanced literacy development tools.

Adobe Express: October – December Update
Live lessons are back for the academic year with 75-minute sessions tailored for ages 7-13, including video recordings for missed dates. New ebook activities and Adobe Creative educator training sessions are also available. Topics range from Black History Month to mental health, along with ten new detailed activities.

Microsoft Lens Mobile App Retiring
Microsoft are retiring the Microsoft Lens mobile app for iOS and Android in a…
