Frequently asked questions
What is Glow?
Glow is a national schools intranet, providing pupils and teachers with an online facility allowing for joined-up working the length and breadth of Scotland.
What functions does Glow have?
Glow is a set of tools which are technically familiar and socially fit for a 21st centaury education. Glow offers many functions to enhance learning experiences.
To see Glow in action visit our Learning about Glow Flash-based demonstrations.
Who can use Glow?
Glow is designed for educators, young people, local authority staff and parents in Scotland, at the discretion of the local authority. To find our more about access in your local authority, visit our pages on Glow in your area.
How do I get access to Glow?
Access to Glow is provided by each local authority, in accordance with their local rollout strategy. For more information on the status of your local authority, please see our pages on Glow in your area.
Where can I use Glow?
Glow breaks geographical and social barriers, providing access any time, anywhere across Scotland and beyond. Access to Glow is at the discretion of your local authority.
Will Glow be safe and secure?
Glow is designed to provide a trusted and safe environment for pupils, teachers and parents.
Why should I use Glow?
Glow is an investment in the future of Scotland’s teachers and young people. Find out more about the benefits of Glow.
What content is in Glow?
There are resources for maths languages and science at all ages and stages, with additional resources for music, art and modern studies. For more detail on resources available to authenticated users of Glow, see our National content area.
Will Glow work on my computer?
Glow will work on a variety of computer systems and a range of browsers within PC, Mac and Linux.
What is a Glow Mentor?
Glow Mentors aim to promote and support the use of Glow across schools and embed learning and teaching. Glow Mentors are a core of trained staff within each local authority, trained by the central Glow team. To find out more, see our Glow Mentors page.