As you may know, Adobe Express is now available via Glow. Just click on the tile in the Renfrewshire LaunchPad to access it.
This Autumn term, there is a full schedule of Adobe Express Live Lessons which your class can join in. Aimed at 8-13 year olds, your pupils will learn how to use Adobe Express to create digital media on important dates in the school calendar. Each lesson is 75 minutes long but there’s a natural break right in the middle if you need to head off early.
Book your free spot here – bit.ly/adobeleaders
If you’d like some teacher training on how to get the best out of Adobe Express in the classroom, you can attend a 90 minute virtual session to learn how to use Adobe Express as well as what the creative process looks like both inside and outside the classroom.
Sign up for a free training session here – bit.ly/aceinterested
Finally, take a look at this comprehensive list of lesson packs for the 20 most popular curriculum topics. Video tutorials, lesson plans & supporting resources all included.
Download the lesson packs here – bit.ly/expresslessons
Check out this quick 2 minute video on how to open files which you have saved in your shared drive or server in Glow M365 via the browser.
We hope you find it helpful!
As you may be aware, a new digital ELC award has been launched in conjunction with Education Scotland. They are running a series of introductory events throughout August and September. You can click on the link below for details and to register.
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.
