MERLIN Training

This free event is designed specifically for Manitoba’s K–12, post-secondary, and independent school technical teams and will feature a series of short, hands-on workshops introducing key MERLIN tools and services, how to get the most out of them, and the people behind them.  Topics include: Basic Hosted Firewall management Managing Microsoft Licensing Sightline management (DDoS mitigation tool)...

Designed for users that are new to using AI in a professional capacity and/or consider themselves “beginners”.  This in-depth session will explore topics such as: What is AI and how does it actually work?  Potential for AI in the classroom  Ethical considerations  Trends influencing education  General and MB focus  Reimagine education with AI  Contact us...

*Updated January 9, 2026:  Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to low enrollment. Designed for educators who consider themselves as beginner-intermediate technology users.  Scheduled to assist educators who are planning to fine-tune their tech integration plans in the second-half of the school year.  Addressing issues with “education” labelled software  7-step checklist for software selection ...

*Updated December 22, 2025:  Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to low enrollment. This course is designed as an introduction to the Microsoft Power BI Desktop app. Throughout the course, participants will work in Power BI Desktop to connect to data, create visualizations (charts) based on that data, and then publish the reports they...

*Updated January 9, 2026:  Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to low enrollment. Students will learn to plan and execute an endpoint deployment strategy using contemporary deployment techniques and implementing update strategies. The course introduces essential elements of modern management, co-management approaches, and Microsoft Intune integration. It covers app deployment, management of browser-based applications,...

*Updated February 6, 2026:  Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to low enrollment In this course, participants will work in Power BI Desktop to connect to data sets, create visualizations, and publish reports. They will deepen and expand the knowledge they gained in the Intro to Power BI Desktop course in data transformation and...

Designed for users who have familiarity with Microsoft and are interested in learning about how these features can increase accessibility for themselves, the colleagues they supervise, or their students.    The specific agenda can be modified to fit an audience of general users or those working with students.  Basic navigation and features through an accessibility lens ...

*Updated March 17, 2026:  Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to low enrollment. Designed for teachers, classroom support staff, and education leadership teams.  Informational overview so that educators are prepared to effectively compare options as they map out the integration of digital tools within their practice.  Depending on the audience, the sessions provide working...

Designed for users who have familiarity with AI and are interested in learning about how it can be used through an informed lens that can increase accessibility for themselves, the colleagues they supervise, or their students.    Ethical considerations of AI use  Environmental  Copyright/data protection  Reliability  Access  Accessibility options and supports through AI use  Generalized considerations ...