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UID:867-1776245400-1776268800@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Elevate Manitoba Training Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Microsoft Elevate Canada K-12 Education team and their training partner\, Logics Academy\, for a full-day event designed to support K–12 education leaders\, IT professionals\, and instructional staff in maximizing the value of Microsoft 365. \nThis hands-on learning session brings together experts from the Microsoft Elevate Canada K–12 Education team and Logics Academy\, to explore what’s new in Microsoft Elevate\, practical M365 Copilot and prebuilt agent scenarios\, modern security through a unified SOC platform\, and powerful automation strategies to streamline everyday work.  While the focus of the day is K–12 education\, colleagues from higher education are welcome to attend and participate.  Attendees will leave with actionable insights\, real-world examples\, and a clearer path to leveraging Microsoft tools securely and effectively across their organizations. \nAgenda Highlight: \n\n9:30AM-10:15AM – Welcome\, Intros\, and The New Microsoft Elevate\n\n10:15-10:30 – Break\n\n\n10:30-Noon – M365 Copilot and Prebuilt Agents for Admin and Classroom Scenarios\n\nNoon-12:45PM – Lunch\n12:45-2:15PM – Modern Security: a Unified Soc Platform\n2:15-2:45PM – Break\n2:45-4PM – Automate Everything\n\nRegistration info will be available end of February / start of March. \nContact us for full details.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/microsoft-elevate-manitoba-training-summit/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event,MERLIN Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20250707T202316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T202316Z
UID:568-1775433600-1775865599@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Semester
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the spring semester for our post-secondary students and staff!
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/spring-semester/
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20260311T164917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T164917Z
UID:887-1775433600-1775519999@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Easter Monday
DESCRIPTION:MERLIN Closure
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/easter-monday/
CATEGORIES:Statutory Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20260311T164844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T164844Z
UID:885-1775174400-1775260799@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:MERLIN Closure
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/good-friday/
CATEGORIES:Statutory Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20250707T201809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T201809Z
UID:560-1774828800-1775174399@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Break: K-12
DESCRIPTION:Wishing our K-12 students and staff an enjoyable spring break.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/spring-break-k-12/
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260323T151500
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20260224T152829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T152829Z
UID:882-1774260000-1774278900@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Architecting Cost Effective\, Secure and High Performing Networks: LAN\, WAN & Campus Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join MERLIN\, Bell and Fortinet for a practical\, forward-thinking session focused on building secure\, high-performing school networks. Discover how standardized LAN architecture\, managed SD-WAN\, modern voice systems\, and integrated campus safety solutions can simplify operations and strengthen performance across your division or campus. \nAgenda Highlights \n\n10:00 – 10:20. Welcome & Why Architectural Consistency Matters\n10:20 – 11:05. Secure LAN Edge: Simplifying Switching & Wireless\n11:05 – 11:20. Break\n11:20 – 12:00. Optimizing Distributed Schools with Managed SD-WAN\n12:00 – 12:20. Guest Speaker: Real-World SD-WAN Journey (20 mins)\n12:20 – 1:00. Lunch & Peer Discussion\n1:00 – 1:40. Intelligent Campus Safety: Modern Video Systems\n1:40 – 2:20. Modern School Communications: Voice\n2:20 – 2:35. Break\n2:35 – 3:15. Moving forward with Confidence: Assessment\, Execution & Support\n\nContact us for full details and registration.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/architecting-cost-effective-secure-and-high-performing-networks-lan-wan-campus-systems/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20250826T174904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T174904Z
UID:645-1773964800-1774051199@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Accessibility and Learning Tools
DESCRIPTION: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.    \nThe specific agenda can be modified to fit an audience of general users or those working with students.  \n\nBasic navigation and features through an accessibility lens \n\n\nMicrosoft Learning Tools \n\n\nImmersive Reader \n\n\nDictate \n\n\nLanguage Translation \n\n\nOffice Lens \n\n\nMath Solver \n\n\nLive Captions across tools \n\n\nGeneral accessibility options \n\nMicrosoft Coaches  \n\nReading \n\n\nSpeaker \n\n\nSearch \n\nContact us for more information. Registration closes one month prior to training date.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/microsoft-accessibility-and-learning-tools/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20250909T132717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T132717Z
UID:668-1773878400-1773964799@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:MAETL Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Visit Manitoba Association of Education Technology Leaders (MAETL): Home for full details.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/maetl-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20260312T181602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T181602Z
UID:940-1773835200-1773838800@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Secure your schools today\, protect digital futures of tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Identity is the new perimeter in education. Join Clever for a visionary exploration of how we are going beyond connecting a world of digital learning to building a global identity platform designed specifically for the complexities of modern learning. \nWe’ll unveil our 2026 cybersecurity roadmap—focused on Visibility\, Control\, and Trust—and demonstrate how classroom-friendly security can actually unlock learning rather than block it. Discover how to protect student identities today while preparing them for the digital world of tomorrow. \nLearn more or register by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/secure-your-schools-today-protect-digital-futures-of-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20260312T181401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T181401Z
UID:938-1773748800-1773752400@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Protect student data from the ground up on Clever – for free!
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen your school organization’s security posture using the tools you already have (for free) with Clever. \nThis practical session walks through Clever’s built-in protections like SSO\, centralized identity\, access controls\, and foundational best practices to reduce risk\, simplify management\, and protect student data from day one. \nPerfect for teams looking for quick wins without new budget! \nLearn more or register by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/protect-student-data-from-the-ground-up-on-clever-for-free/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20251211T155016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T144649Z
UID:775-1772668800-1772841599@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Power BI Intermediate - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:*Updated February 6\, 2026:  Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to low enrollment \nIn 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 modelling\, utilizing DAX functions\, and data models.  Course participants should have taken the Intro to Power BI Desktop course or equivalent. They need to be comfortable with essential Power BI Desktop skills such as connecting to datasets\, creating and formatting visualizations\, creating custom columns\, creating measures\, using basic DAX functions\, and performing basic data modelling with the Query Editor \nContact us for more information. \nRegistration closes one month prior to training date.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/power-bi-intermediate-3/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20250707T201957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T201957Z
UID:564-1771200000-1771631999@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Reading Week
DESCRIPTION:Wishing our post-secondary students and staff a productive Reading Week.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/reading-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20250703T155957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T155957Z
UID:530-1771200000-1771286399@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Louis Riel Day
DESCRIPTION:MERLIN closure
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/louis-riel-day/
CATEGORIES:Statutory Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20250605T212243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T212243Z
UID:392-1770940800-1771027199@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:BYTE
DESCRIPTION:Education Technology Conference
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/byte/
LOCATION:Brandon\, Manitoba
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Sponsored Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20250909T132628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T132648Z
UID:665-1770854400-1770940799@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:MAETL Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Visit Manitoba Association of Education Technology Leaders (MAETL): Home for full details.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/maetl-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20251201T153401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T191643Z
UID:762-1770595200-1771027199@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Endpoint Administrator (Intune) - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:*Updated January 9\, 2026:  Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to low enrollment. \nStudents will learn to plan and execute an endpoint deployment strategy using contemporary deployment techniques and implementing update strategies. The course\nintroduces essential elements of modern management\, co-management approaches\, and Microsoft Intune integration. It covers app deployment\, management of browser-based applications\, and key security concepts such as authentication\, identities\, access\, and compliance policies. \nContact us for more information. \nRegistration closes one month prior to training date.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/microsoft-endpoint-administrator-intune-2/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20250707T201612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T201612Z
UID:558-1769990400-1770163199@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Semester 2 Begins
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to semester 2 for our K-12 students and staff!
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/semester-2-begins/
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260130
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20250821T165557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T174036Z
UID:629-1769644800-1769731199@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Partner Program Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we bring our partners together to share updates\, network\, and learn. \nFull details will be sent out via email. \nLearn more about our Partner Program by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/partner-program-meeting-2/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:Partner Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20251201T153316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T164535Z
UID:760-1769385600-1769644799@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Power BI Desktop - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:*Updated December 22\, 2025:  Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to low enrollment. \nThis 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 build. They will use the Power BI Query Editor to perform data modelling techniques to prepare data for visualizations. They’ll also experience publishing Power BI reports both locally and to the online Power BI Service\, including creating dashboards and mobile phone views. By the end of the course\, participants will have a solid foundation of the essential skills in Power BI needed to create Power BI reports\, including connecting to data\, modelling data\, creating visualizations\, and publishing \nContact us for more information. \nRegistration closes one month prior to training date.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/introduction-to-power-bi-desktop-3/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20250909T132546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T132546Z
UID:663-1769040000-1769126399@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:MAETL Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Visit Manitoba Association of Education Technology Leaders (MAETL): Home for full details.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/maetl-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260117
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20251114T193033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T193033Z
UID:738-1768521600-1768607999@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:AI in Education Summit
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to engage in thoughtful and collaborative dialogue about how to critically harness the potential of AI in education and ensure that students are well-prepared to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. \nOrganized by Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/ai-in-education-summit/
LOCATION:Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event,MERLIN Sponsored Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20250826T174652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T192237Z
UID:643-1768406400-1768413600@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Tech Check - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:*Updated January 9\, 2026:  Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to low enrollment. \nDesigned 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.  \n\nAddressing issues with “education” labelled software \n\n\n7-step checklist for software selection \n\nContact us for more information.  Registration closes Monday\, January 12 at 12 noon.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/tech-check/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20250707T201452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T201452Z
UID:556-1767571200-1767743999@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Happy New Year
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back to our K-12 students and staff! \nWelcome to the winter semester for our post-secondary students and staff!
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/happy-new-year/
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20250703T155902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T155920Z
UID:528-1767225600-1767311999@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:New Years Day
DESCRIPTION:MERLIN closure
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/new-years-day/
CATEGORIES:Statutory Holidays
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251227
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20250603T195803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T195803Z
UID:164-1766707200-1766793599@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Boxing Day
DESCRIPTION:MERLIN closure
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/boxing-day/
CATEGORIES:Statutory Holidays
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20250603T195740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T195740Z
UID:161-1766620800-1766707199@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:MERLIN closure
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/christmas-day/
CATEGORIES:Statutory Holidays
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20250707T201243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T201243Z
UID:554-1766448000-1767484799@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:Wishing all our K-12 and post-secondary students and staff an enjoyable winter break.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/winter-break/
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20251211T175558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T175558Z
UID:777-1765976400-1765981800@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual SOC Onboarding Review - Arctic Wolf & Bell Cyber
DESCRIPTION:This session is being offered to all MAETL Members and their technical teams – please feel free to invite guests.\n– This session will not be recorded. \n45 min: Gord Tulloch – Sunrsie SD – Bell Cyber\n45 min: Justin Critch – Lord Selkirk SD – Arctic Wolf \nRegister by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/virtual-soc-onboarding-review-arctic-wolf-bell-cyber/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20251107T185419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T191830Z
UID:732-1765368000-1765382400@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Google ELP: Admin Circle for Western Canadian School Divisions - Google Workspace for Education Plus
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an exclusive Google Circle event designed to connect K-12 technology administrators and School or District Leaders from across Manitoba and Western Canada. \nJoin us and our partners on Wednesday\, December 10th\, 2025\, at the Smart Park Innovation Hub in Winnipeg for an afternoon dedicated to collaboration\, innovation\, and maximizing your division’s investment in technology. We’ll begin with a catered lunch\, providing the perfect opportunity to network with peers and the hosts / presenters. \nThis session is designed to provide strategic insights as you plan for the future. The Google for Education Ed Leadership Program (ELP) equips K-12 and higher education leaders around the world with the tools and resources needed to tackle educational challenges. It fosters innovation\, transformative leadership\, and a strong network of support via the global ELP Hub on the Google for Education Community Platform and through local in-person and / or virtual ELP Circle meetings. \nWe will officially showcase the new Google for Education Community HUB \, a community platform built to support you. We will also dive deep into our premium tools\, demonstrating how to unlock the full potential of Google Workspace for Education Plus and manage your device fleet seamlessly with Chromebook Plus and Education Upgrade licenses. \nAgenda Highlights: \n\n12:00 PM: Catered Lunch & Networking\n1:00 PM: Welcome & Introduction to the Education Leader Program HUB\n1:30 PM: Unlocking Potential: A Deep Dive into Google Workspace for Education Plus\n2:30 PM: Simplifying Device Management: Chromebook Plus & Education Upgrade\n2:45 PM: Q&A and Networking\n3:00 PM: Session Ends\n\n\nVirtual Access: Google Meet (Please join at 1:00 PM)
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/google-elp-admin-circle-for-western-canadian-school-divisions-google-workspace-for-education-plus/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event,MERLIN Sponsored Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTSTAMP:20260412T105725
CREATED:20250826T174355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T174355Z
UID:641-1764892800-1764979199@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:AI for Education
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nWhat is AI and how does it actually work? \n\n\nPotential for AI in the classroom \n\n\nEthical considerations \n\n\nTrends influencing education \n\n\nGeneral and MB focus \n\n\nReimagine education with AI \n\nContact us for more information. Registration closes one month prior to training date.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/ai-for-education/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Training
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