MISSION & MANDATE

  • To support the use of technology in improving educational services to learners.
  • Provide services that support educational institutions in the application of technology tools to enhance and expand program delivery; and
  • Provide direction and management in the educational use of networks, acting as a broker of services to meet client needs.
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GOALS

  • Provide products and services in a manner which improves equity across the Province;
  • Provide products and services that support self-sufficiency at the educational institution level;
  • Facilitate and support collaboration between the Department of Education and the education sector in the area of learning technologies in order to strengthen ties between curriculum planning and technology supply.
  • In consultation with the Department of Education provide support and direction in distance learning initiatives with a focus on the technology infrastructures required to deliver distance learning opportunities;
  • Support the goals of the Department of Education and the Department of Innovation and New Technology;
  • Be pro-active in embracing opportunities and fostering relationships to the advantage of the educational community.

OUR HISTORY

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Manitoba Education, Research and Learning Information Networks (MERLIN) was established in 1995 as a special operating agency with the Department of Education. It was formed as a facilitating body to coordinate the delivery of technology services to the education community across Manitoba.

MERLIN currently operates under the Department of Innovation and New Technology.