Check out the new site here: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/re/digilearnrenfrewshire/
WE’VE MOVED!
Happy Hols!
We hope you have a great summer. If you fancy some CLPL over the holidays, why not have a look back at some our our posts throughout the session. You can use our “tags” to select what you are interested in. Have a fabulous break!
PS Look out for a new DigiLearnRen coming after the holidays as part of our Transform to Innovate strategy!
*Annual Glow Password Update*
IMPORTANT!
This is the annual reminder of the dates when Glow forces a password reset for security purposes.
- Pupils 11th August
- Staff 25th August
This means the next time a pupil or staff member logs on after that date, they will be forced to change their password.
Safer Schools Scotland Webinar 24/08/26
All schools are able to sign up for the “free” Safer Schools Scotland app which can be used for pupils, staff and parents to provide helpful information on keeping safe online. To find out more, come along to our Introduction to Safer Schools Scotland webinar on 24th August by signing up via CPD Manager, Course Id: 94609. This session will share information about what resources and support are available in the app as well as how to get signed up.
Microsoft Teach and Learning Activities
A new matching game is now available in Teach and the Learning Activities. This could be used as a quick interactive way to reinforce key concepts, check understanding and engage learners.
Find out more in this Glow Connect post.
Glow Blogs Plugin Spotlight
This helpful Glow Connect posts tells you how to use the nifty plugin Draw Attention on your Glow blog.
Professional Learning Booklet 2026-2027
Check out the Professional Learning Offer for 2026-2027 from the Digital Learning Team below.
Microsoft Updates in Glow
Introducing the New SharePoint Experience
Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned SharePoint experience, including a new app bar and updated navigation. This will automatically apply to all Glow M365 users, replacing the current interface. The rollout is scheduled from mid-June to mid-July.
Introducing the New SharePoint Experience – Glow Connect
Retirement of SharePoint Alerts
SharePoint Alerts are being retired and will be fully removed by July 2026.
Retirement of SharePoint Alerts – Glow Connect
Adobe Express Latest News
- Live lessons (English & Cymraeg)
75 minutes long with a natural half time break if you need to leave early. Register for the recording if the dates or times don’t suit and to get pupil certificates. Ideal for ages 7-13.
- 17/18 June – Fathers Day
- 23 June & 1/8 July – End Of Year Theme 1
- 24 June & 2/9 July – End Of Year Theme 2
Go here to see recordings of past sessions like School Year Transition from last week. The audiogram activity is a great one.
- Express Training Sessions
Last training sessions of the year!
- Express Beginner – Graphics, Webpage & AI – Tues 16 June @ 4pm
- Express Advanced – Video, Green Screen & Audio – Wed 17 June @ 4pm
All account registrations were reset at new year so you may need to register as if for the first time
- YouTube Channel
There’s so much stuff to explore from previous sessions on YouTube.
- Secondary teachers (& primary who want to go further)
Check out the new Secondary Computing E-book! The primary e-book is always here.
Glow Annual Password Reset
This is the annual reminder of the dates when Glow forces a password reset for security purposes.
- Pupils 11th August
- Staff 25th August
