Each of these guides provides an overview of a tool or function within Glow and its potential use in learning and teaching.
- Glow Groups
- Glow Meet
- Glow Mail
- Glow Learn
- Glow Messenger
- Glow Chat
- Glow Portal
- Glow Mailing Lists
- Web Parts Glossary
- Text Editor
Introduction to Glow components
Inside Glow there is a huge number of different components. These components provide a variety of tools and functions which are technically familiar and socially fit for a 21st century education. Below is an introduction to some of the features available within Glow, called Glow components. It explains how these can be used to enhance learning and teaching.
Glow Groups
A Glow Group is an area which connects people and ideas through communities of interest. Inside a Glow Group you can add tools such as discussion boards, chat rooms, document stores, image galleries and web conferencing. These tools can all be customised to meet the needs of the Glow group.
PDF file: Glow Groups Training Guide - Firefox version (1.9 MB)PDF file: Glow Groups Training Guide - Internet Explorer version (2.5 MB)PDF file: Glow Groups Training Guide - Safari version (2.6 MB)Glow Meet
Glow Meet is the web conferencing tool which is part of Glow Groups. It allows people to interact using video, audio and a shared whiteboard space.
PDF file: Glow Meet Training Guide - Firefox on Mac version (2 MB)PDF file: Glow Meet Training Guide - Firefox on PC version (2.6 MB)PDF file: Glow Meet Training Guide - Internet Explorer version (3 MB)PDF file: Glow Meet Training Guide - Safari version (2 MB)Glow Mail
Glow mail is a web based email system integrated into Glow. Anyone familiar with web based email will instantly be familiar with Glow Mail. The benefit of using Glow Mail is the single sign-on. Users will have access to an inbox within Glow without having to visit another website. As soon as a user logs in to Glow, they will have instant access to any new mail waiting for them.
PDF file: Glow Mail Training Guide (3.7 MB)Glow Learn
Glow Learn is the virtual learning environment (VLE) within Glow. It includes tools to share, organise and search for digital resources and courses, monitor student progress and provide learners with access to structured content. Glow Learn can be used at any time, anywhere with internet access.
PDF file: Glow Learn Training Guide (3.1 MB)Glow Messenger
Glow Messenger is an electronic messaging service that allows users to exchange text messages with others online immediately.
PDF file: Glow Messenger Training Guide - Firefox version (874 KB)PDF file: Glow Messenger Training Guide - Internet Explorer version (877 KB)PDF file: Glow Messenger Training Guide - Safari version (870 KB)Glow Chat
Glow Chat is a moderated chat room which sits inside the secure online environment.
PDF file: Glow Chat Training Guide - Firefox version (2.2 MB)PDF file: Glow Chat Training Guide - Internet Explorer version (2.2 MB)PDF file: Glow Chat Training Guide - Safari version (2.7 MB)Glow Portal
An introduction to Glow, including logging on and navigating around the different areas.
PDF file: Glow Portal Training Guide - Firefox version (1.9 MB)PDF file: Glow Portal Training Guide - Internet Explorer version (1.6 MB)PDF file: Glow Portal Training Guide - Safari version (1.7 MB)Glow Mailing Lists
Mailing lists are commonly used by individuals or organisations as a way to send emails to large numbers of people on a regular basis.
PDF file: Mailing Lists Training Guide - Firefox version (2.2 MB)PDF file: Mailing Lists Training Guide - Internet Explorer version (2.3 MB)PDF file: Mailing Lists Training Guide - Safari version (2 MB)Web Parts Glossary
Web parts are the 'building bricks' of Glow, used on Glow pages either to hold information or to link to additional functionality. Learn how to create and modify web parts.
PDF file: Glow Web Parts Glossary (1.6 MB)Text Editor Training Guide
The Text Editor web part is used to display formatted text, graphics, tables, flash animations, sound files and videos.
PDF file: Text Editor Training Guide (1.4 MB)
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