As we begin a new session, I wanted to remind everyone of the guidance from Education Scotland around content saved in Glow. Please click on the link below for this.
Information for Educators & Other Staff on using Glow @GlowScot
The upcoming changes to Microsoft 365 licensing will affect all Glow users, including staff and students. Please read this guide carefully as it contains information about how these changes will impact you and what actions you need to take.
Overview of changes
What does this mean for Renfrewshire staff and pupils?
I am a teacher with a renfrewshire.school address; how does this affect me?
I am a teacher without a renfrewshire.school address; how does this affect me?
I am a member of non-teaching staff; how does this affect me?
I am a pupil; how does this affect me?
Further Support
If you have any issues accessing your new renfrewshire.school account, please contact csbit@renfrewshire.gov.uk in the first instance.
For further information on the changes, please see Glow Connect.
At the beginning of the academic year, all Glow users will be prompted to change their password when they login to Glow.
We would like to encourage everyone to remember the Glow Community Rules when using Glow. Be secure: always keep your Glow password to yourself and remember to log out of Glow when you are no longer using it.
Password Change for Pupils (from Wednesday 9th August)
From the 9th August pupils will be prompted to change their password next time they log into Glow. Any changes or password resets prior to this date will be replaced by the annual password change on the 9th August. This password change should provide an opportunity for pupils to choose a password that is easy for them to remember but difficult for others to guess.
Please follow the Password Guidance on Glow Connect to help stay safer online and to find out what makes a strong password when using Glow.
Supporting Pupils with a Password Change
Staff should be aware that if they are supporting pupils to choose a strong/new password that this should be unique to each pupil. They should not be advised to use the same password as the rest of the class. It is not good practice to have a whole school or class password as this may encourage inappropriate use of Glow. In addition, the previous 12 passwords may not be used.
Staff may be supporting pupils to choose a strong password or younger learners to change their password whilst in school or at home. We would encourage pupils to change their password in school, however we are aware that some pupils may be learning at home, with the password change being supported by parents/carers. We would ask that parents/carers do not access Glow directly.
The Password Guidance page will also provide hints like using a group of words or a phrase or a using password grids to support younger learners.
Password Change for Staff (from Wednesday 28th August 2024)
Staff are also encouraged to choose a strong password. When prompted to choose a new password there is a minimum requirement and a password rating is displayed to reflect this. The Change Password button will only be enabled when the minimum requirement for this account type is met. Again, the previous 12 passwords can not be used.
Issues with changing passwords
Staff can contact the Glow RM Unify Administrator at their school/establishment.
Staff at each school/establishment should be able to support pupils’ to reset their Glow password.
Thank-you.
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As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance digital literacy and creativity among our students, we would like to introduce you to Adobe Express for Education. This suite of tools offers a range of creative resources that can benefit both educators and learners, such as:
Adobe Express Suite:
Creative Tools Available:
Educational Benefits:
Getting Started:
To find out more, check out all the info on Glow Connect:
Or on our Adobe Express Wakelet!
Search Coach is a Microsoft Learning Accelerator available via #GlowScot! This is a tool to help students & educators develop critical information literacy skills. Find out more on Glow Connect or check out @miss_aird guide!
As well as Reflect, you can use Reading Progress to upload texts directly into Reading Progress for your learners to practice. Alongside that you can use Reading Coach to help the learners understand what their next steps are. For more information, see Microsoft’s support guide and Glow Connect’s breakdown.
Microsoft Reflect is a great way to find out how your learners are feeling. You don’t even need to be online to use it, just create a Feelings Board. To find out more, look at our quick guide from @miss_aird and the information page from Glow Connect.
In August 2023, Microsoft announced changes to their licence model programme that would ultimately impact the Glow Microsoft tenancy.
Since the announcement, the Glow Team have been engaging with Microsoft to discuss their planned changes to establish the exact impact to the Glow Microsoft tenancy, and what options are available in light of our contract.
We have been updating your local Glow Key Contacts periodically and have run several engagement sessions.
We would now like to share the update below that is currently planned to be rolled out by Microsoft to Glow Users from the 1st August 2024.
Regards, The Glow Team
Microsoft Desktop App Changes
This is a change in Microsoft licensing that affects all Glow users, both staff and students and may impact home devices as well as in-school devices.
The alternatives to using the desktop applications is to use Microsoft 365 Web Apps and Microsoft Apps on a mobile device
Microsoft 365 Web Apps
There will be no impact to users currently accessing the Microsoft 365 Web Apps via a browser e.g. Chrome, Safari, Edge.
Glow users will still be able to use the full functionality provided via the Microsoft 365 Web Apps, that can be accessed in a browser using your Glow credentials.
Further help:
Microsoft Apps on a mobile device
There will be no impact to users currently accessing the Microsoft Apps via smaller mobile devices e.g. phone or tablet
You can use mobile apps on devices smaller than 10.9 inches.
Further help:
Guidance and FAQ support
Please click on the link below to access our dedicated page on Glow Connect to find out more.
Glow Connect – Microsoft Office Desktop App – August 2024 Changes
This page includes information regarding:
Regards, The Glow Team
