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SUMMARY:Riding The Wave
DESCRIPTION:Education Technology Conference \nMERLIN will be facilitating three sessions: \nDIY SIEM & SOAR with M365: Michael Hart\, IT Services Manager\, MERLIN \n\nUtilize your M365 environment to manage your security and event information as well as automate responses to incidents.\n\nBehind The Scenes of Educational Technology in Manitoba: An Introduction to MERLIN: Kirsten Thompson\, Project Manager\, MERLIN \n\nMany educators and school staff interact with digital tools every day\, often without realizing the provincial systems and services working behind the scenes to support them. This session offers a clear\, approachable introduction to MERLIN (Manitoba Education\, Research and Learning Information Networks) and the role it plays in supporting education across the province.\nDesigned for non-technical and technical audiences alike\, this session will demystify what MERLIN does\, who we support\, and how our services help create secure\, reliable\, and equitable learning environments. Participants will gain an overview of MERLIN’s key areas of work\, including digital infrastructure\, shared services\, professional learning\, and system-level collaboration.\nWhether you are a classroom educator\, administrator\, support staff member\, or education leader\, this session will help you better understand how MERLIN fits into Manitoba’s education landscape; and how to engage with us as a partner in supporting teaching\, learning\, and operations.\n\nFrom Curiosity to Confidence: Microsoft Copilot Teach and Responsible AI in Education: Kirsten Thompson\, Project Manager\, MERLIN \n\nAs AI tools become more accessible\, education systems need solutions that balance innovation with trust. This session examines Microsoft Copilot Teach as an in-domain\, compliant AI tool built to support educators without compromising student data or institutional policies. Attendees will learn how Copilot fits within existing Microsoft education ecosystems\, supports responsible AI use\, and empowers teachers with meaningful time-saving and instructional support. The session is designed for both classroom educators and educational leaders navigating AI governance and adoption.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/riding-the-wave/
LOCATION:Gimli\, Manitoba
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event,MERLIN Sponsored Events,MERLIN Training
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SUMMARY:ManACE AGM
DESCRIPTION:Visit ManACE – Manitoba Association of Computing Educators – Home for full details.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/manace-agm/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event,MERLIN Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
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SUMMARY:Scholastic Esports Expo
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural Scholastic Esports Expo (SEE) took place in May of 2023. Since then\, SEE has attracted 19 unique schools and over 400 attendees. Hosted at the Red River College Polytechnic’s Manitou a bi Bii daziigae building in Winnipeg’s Exchange District\, the event has already led to a significant surge in MSEA membership and participation\, with projected doubled registration numbers for future seasons.\n◾ Each day has its own tournament\, with two game titles for the Middle Years and two for the Senior Years. \n◾ Schools bring one team for each title offered\, playing in a round robin with three matches guaranteed\, while the top teams move up towards the playoffs. \n◾ There are keynotes and panel discussions to provide more information to teacher\, students\, and parents about various topics.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/scholastic-esports-expo/
LOCATION:RRC Polytech
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event,MERLIN Sponsored Events
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