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🚨Get Your Spot Now 🚨
We have two training events with registration deadlines coming up!
🤖Ethics & Accessibility Considerations of AI
👩💻Tech Integration Models
We need 10 registrations in order for these to proceed. Email info@merlin.mb.ca for full details
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Transcripts from the MB Legislative Assembly document the establishment of the MERLIN within the Department of Education and Training; with a forward-looking mandate to use the emerging “information highway” to expand access to education across the province
#ThrowbackThursday #MERLIN_MB #MERLIN30
As we celebrate 30 years of MERLIN, we’re taking a quick trip back to 1995; when MERLIN was first created.
From THEN to NOW, a few things may have changed but the heart of MERLIN hasn’t: a team dedicated to supporting learning and technology across MB
#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB #MERLIN30
MERLIN’s consulting and security services help organizations navigate complexity, from cybersecurity readiness to strategic decision-making, with expert guidance that is grounded in education, trust & real-world experience
Learn more at: www.merlin.mb.ca/services/
#TechTuesday #MERLIN_MB #MERLIN30
🚨Registration Reminder 🚨
Architecting Cost Effective, Secure and High Performing Networks: LAN, WAN & Campus Systems
Join MERLIN, Bell & Fortinet for a practical, forward-thinking session focused on building secure, high-performing school networks
Contact us today to reserve your spot
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In 2006 MERLIN launched its first Partner Program: a new way to bundle essential IT services & software for Manitoba's ed community
Nearly 20 years later, it continues to deliver:
✔️ Cost savings
✔️ Simplified administration
✔️ Consistent, trusted support
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Please share and follow as we work towards reaching this goal before April 1!
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🎉 March is our celebration month and yes... we’re huge fans!
Thanks for following along, sharing our posts, and helping us grow.
Stick with us this month as we look back, celebrate, and count down to our April 1 “new year.”
#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB #MERLIN30
For 30 years, MERLIN has supported Manitoba’s education community with high-speed internet services and trusted hosting: ensuring systems stay accessible, resilient, and ready when they’re needed most.
Learn more at: www.merlin.mb.ca/services/
#TechTuesday #MERLIN_MB #MERLIN30
📅 New Month, New Focus!
As we come to a close on our 30th year, we're taking a moment to look back. March is all about celebrating milestones, sharing insights, and spotlighting what we've learned together.
🔗 Don’t miss a post—connect with us everywhere we are!
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Make sure to check this out!
We're proud to be a part of this team supporting tech access in Manitoba
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🌐MERLIN Bandwidth Wrapped: Olympics Edition 🏅
While the world tuned in to the Olympics, MB’s education network was working behind the scenes
It wasn't just #TeamCanada who reached milestones; our connectivity network reached a 30-year bandwidth usage high!
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As we head toward the end of our fiscal year & get ready to celebrate our birthday we’re inviting our community to help us reach a small but meaningful goal
500 followers across our social channels
Thanks for being part of the community; we’re glad you’re here
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Digital literacy doesn’t end with a specific "themed month"
✔️ Thinking critically about information
✔️ Communicating thoughtfully across digital platforms
✔️ Creating and sharing content responsibly
These skills support all of us; in classrooms, workplaces & everyday life
#MERLIN_MB #TechTuesday
We hit another NEW bandwidth max today as we celebrated the Canadian men's national ice hockey team in their win against Finland.
Any guesses as to what our peak number was today?
Go Canada! 💙
#MERLIN_MB #TeamCanada #MilanoCortina2026
🚨LAST DAY to Register🚨
Microsoft Accessibility & Learning Tools is shaping up to be one of our most in-demand PD events of the year.
Get your spot before it is too late!
Email info@merlin.mb.ca for full details
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Today, the MERLIN connectivity network reached a 30-year bandwidth usage high of 71.25 Gbps as Manitobans tuned in to watch the Canada women’s national ice hockey team battle for gold. To put this in perspective, a regular day of operations is usually around 35 Gbps.
Go Canada! 💙
#MERLIN_MB
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Supporting literacy in the digital age means setting students up with the skills that shape how they read, write & communicate
This year MB students have used Reading Eggs to read 89,806 books
To learn more or place an order, contact licensing@merlin.mb.ca
#ThirdPartyThursday #MERLIN_MB
Lovely MB has granted us another snow day, which means my favourite little coworkers are home with me today
One of our activities? Reading with Learning A-Z which their school licenses through @merlin.mb.ca
Its so great to see the full scope of our work and how it impacts education
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From tech and education to storytelling and current ideas, podcasts are another way we build knowledge, strengthen comprehension & stay connected in a digital-first world
Whether it’s during a commute, a walk, or a quiet moment, listening is a powerful literacy skill
#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
Literacy in the digital age isn’t limited to reading and writing; it also includes how we listen, interpret, and engage with information.
This week, MERLIN staff are sharing podcast recommendations that inform, challenge, and inspire them.
🧵 #WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
Reading and writing look different in digital spaces
Microsoft 365 includes built-in features like Immersive Reader, Reading Progress, and Dictate that support comprehension, fluency, and written expression while making learning more accessible for diverse needs
#TechTuesday #MERLIN_MB
Behind every strong learning environment is a community committed to building digital literacy for today’s classrooms.
MERLIN is proud to support the BYTE Conference and join educators to engage in conversations about the thoughtful use of technology to support learning.
#MERLIN_MB #BYTE2026
Great ideas deserve a platform and Riding the Wave is where educators come together to share, learn, and explore how technology is shaping teaching and learning across Manitoba
Save the date for May 7-8, 2026 and visit ridingthewave.ca for full details
#MERLIN_MB #ThirdPartyThursday #RTW_MB
Whether it’s a printed page, an eBook, or an audiobook, reading helps us think critically, communicate clearly, and stay connected to the world around us.
Which one are you adding to your reading list?
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Literacy in the digital age still begins with reading; in all its forms
This week, we’re sharing a few book recommendations from MERLIN staff. Some explore components of our professional role while others are simply stories we’ve enjoyed.
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Today is Safer Internet Day: a reminder that digital literacy isn’t just about reading and creating content, it’s also about navigating the online world safely and responsibly.
Safer use of technology starts with thoughtful habits and shared understanding.
#TechTuesday #SaferInternetDay #MERLIN_MB
Supporting literacy in the digital age means giving educators flexible tools that meet learners where they are
📚In 24/25, MB students used Learning A-Z to read 530,875 books & listen to 556, 293 books!📚
To learn more or place an order, contact licensing@merlin.mb.ca
#ThirdPartyThursday #MERLIN_MB
A little reminder as the school year continues to move quickly...
There are still several public training sessions ahead for me this year.
If we’re crossing paths at an upcoming session, I’m excited to learn with you! If you haven't yet registered please reach out for more info.
#MERLIN_MB
Literacy in the digital age includes knowing who is behind the words you read online
Meet Audrey & Kirsten, MERLIN’s communications team. We are who is behind the screen writing emails, sharing updates & helping tell MERLIN’s story across our digital channels
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