Glow Blogs provides tools for creating both public-facing school websites and private school hubs. Public sites share information with the community, while private hubs offer secure access for staff and students. Creating a site requires no technical skills, with support and tutorials available for users seeking assistance.
The Draw Attention plugin for WordPress enables users to create interactive image maps by adding clickable hotspot areas to images. Ideal for educational purposes, it allows teachers and learners to enhance content with annotated diagrams, interactive case studies, and school tours. The intuitive interface requires no technical skills and is mobile-friendly.
Glow Blogs is retiring three themes: Yoko, Agama, and Make, due to lack of developer support, to maintain platform security. Existing sites remain unaffected for now, though users are advised not to select these themes for new sites. Guidance will be provided before any changes are implemented.
Google has launched a 'Learning Guide' feature in NotebookLM, designed to enhance user learning through open-ended questions that promote critical thinking and deeper understanding. This tool breaks down complex problems into manageable steps and adapts explanations based on individual learning needs, making it akin to having a personal tutor.
The National School Libraries Professional Learning Community on Glow offers extensive resources for library provision in Scotland. It focuses on professional learning aligned with the Vibrant Libraries Thriving School Strategy, featuring key documents and online learning tools, including recorded webinars. Access these valuable resources to enhance library services.
A primary school teacher utilised AI tools, such as Gemini and NotebookLM, to create engaging resources for Primary 4 pupils to write Scots language poems in remembrance of Robert Burns. The tools enhanced efficiency, adaptability, and student engagement, demonstrating their effectiveness in improving teaching practices and learning experiences.
A teacher from Kirklandpark Primary School highlights the use of Adobe Express to empower students aged 9-12 in developing digital skills. Focusing on prompt crafting for AI image generation, students improved their digital literacy through hands-on projects, discussions on AI ethics, and collaborative learning, preparing them for a digital future.
Microsoft will phase out OneView and TrueTime features in Outlook on the web between March and late June 2026, disabling the connection of personal email accounts. While no data will be deleted, users can still access multiple accounts through various browsers or Outlook for Windows/Mac.
Microsoft Teams introduces a new setting allowing users to choose whether pressing Enter sends a message or creates a new line, helping to avoid accidental message sends. Users can adjust this preference in Settings > Chats and channels, with contextual hints provided to reinforce the selected behaviour.
