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Can you believe it - the ManACE MTS PD Day event is only eight days away, and our deadline for registration is tomorrow! We are set to come together in Winnipeg to explore the latest in coding, robotics, technology integration, digital literacy, and media literacy. Register at buff.ly/wdlgjST

And that’s a wrap on our MTS PD Day! It was an incredible day that we will reflect on this weekend. Big thanks to our keynote presenter Michael and our session presenters Susana, Monica, Meghan, Cody, Andy, Lyndsey, Justin, Cheyenne, and Judith.

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We are off and running at today’s MTS PD Day event at St. Paul’s high school! It’s a packed house for this wonderful day of learning. First up is the keynote session from Michael Holden: “Assessment and AI: What We Know Now”

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Kirsten Thompson

On site at St. Paul's High School today setting up for the @manacemb.bsky.social #MTSPDDay event! I can't wait to welcome almost 90 educators from across the province for a great day of learning. With an amazing slate of presenters, I know the day is going to be awesome

It's October, and our MTS PD Day event is just over 2 weeks away! Today is another look at our amazing lineup of sessions! Please visit buff.ly/aETqrDu to register for the event. Our eighth feature presentation is "Craft and Compete" from Judith Cooper, Mountain View SD.

... educators who want to explore the exciting world of scholastic esports without needing prior gaming experience. We’ll break down what esports is, why it matters in education, and how to build a program that supports student engagement, teamwork, and digital citizenship.

(By the way, even though our registration officially closed on Friday, we've re-opened it for last-minute registrations up to October 16!)

Esports is on the rise and using Minecraft Education is a perfect way to enter the arena! We will be running through how to set up a club, build challenges, exploring some great worlds, and can run through Minecraft Edu controls. Come prepared to play!

Our ninth feature presentation is "Not a Gamer? No Problem! Starting an Esports Program at Your School" from Lyndsey Decock, River East Transcona SD. Are you curious about esports but unsure where to start—especially if you’ve never picked up a controller? This session is designed for...

It's October, and our MTS PD Day event is only 2 1/2 weeks away! We would like to continue to explore our amazing lineup of sessions! Please visit buff.ly/aETqrDu to register for the event. Our sixth feature presentation is "Humanoid Robotics in the Classroom" from Cody Creed, Winnipeg SD.

... Forward Education's MicroChat, an AI-powered extension for the Micro:Bit, and discover how it can be used to integrate AI literacy into hands-on, classroom-ready learning experiences.

(By the way, even though our registration officially closed on Friday, we've re-opened it for last-minute registrations up to October 16!)

Our seventh feature presentation is "Exploring AI Literacy Through Hands-On STEM: Classroom Applications of the MicroChat with Micro:Bits" from Natalia Ivaniv, WISE Kid-Netic Energy. Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday life, and some educators may be wondering...

where to begin. WISE Kid-Netic Energy is hoping to offer a starting point with a hands-on workshop demonstrating some educational ways AI and digital literacy can become more accessible and integrated within the Grade 4 to 12 classroom environment. Participants will be introduced to...

In this session, we will explore robotics that makes effort to mimic human interactivity. Animation and AI as it is applied to robotic facial interfaces, Robotic Arms and innovations to allow Computer vision and AI driven arm movement, and Bipedal Motion. These efforts are called...

... "Brownfield deployment" where robots are given biomimetic human behaviours so they can harmoniously exist in human spaces. The discussion will cover how robots and AI can exist in classrooms and benefit the education process.

It's October, and our MTS PD Day event is only three weeks away! Let us continue to introduce our stellar lineup! Please visit buff.ly/aETqrDu to register for the event. Our fourth feature presentation is "Microbits: Introduction and Advanced Demo" from Justin Critch, Lord Selkirk SD.

... through and around obstacles or autonomous flight through coding, students are highly motivated by the use of drone technologies. This session will highlight many practical strategies and considerations around the utilization of drones in and around schools.

(By the way, even though our registration officially closed on Friday, we've re-opened it for last-minute registrations up to October 16!)

Micro:bits are an amazing learning tool and a great way to get students started with coding. This session provides two extremes: an intro and first-steps on getting started with Micro:bits and a demo of what's possible by mixing physical-world capabilities (sensors and relays) with an AI LLM.

Our fifth feature presentation is "Flying High with Drones in Education" from Andy McKiel, St. James-Assiniboine SD. There are many ways that drones have been used within classrooms and schools in recent years. From creatively capturing footage from an aerial perspective to precision flying...

It's October, and our MTS PD Day event is only three weeks away! Today, we will continue to introduce our stellar lineup! Please visit buff.ly/aETqrDu to register for the event. Our second feature presentation is "AI Through a Social Justice Lens" from Monica Gadsby, Seven Oaks SD. (1/5)

... kitchen table solution to a real learning problem: a student stuck in Grade 9 math and a parent trying to help. This session will introduce Lila, an AI learning companion designed to support students and teachers. Participants will see how Lila guides students through concepts without... (4/5)

... simply giving answers, supports differentiated learning, and gives teachers better visibility into where students are struggling. We’ll also discuss responsible classroom use, practical guardrails, and how AI can support learning without replacing teacher judgment or relationships. (5/5)

In this session, we will move past the idea of Artificial Intelligence as a neutral tool and instead consider it as a sociotechnical system shaped by social, cultural, and political influences. Using the “Technoskepticism Iceberg” framework, we will shift from a surface-level focus... (2/5)

... on whether a technology simply “works” to a deeper exploration of the underlying systems and values that influence classroom dynamics. Our third feature presentation is "Beyond AI Tutoring: Building Lila to Support the Classroom" by Tracy Gromniski, mode40. Lila began as a... (3/5)

It's October, and our MTS PD Day event is only three weeks away! Today, and for the next four days, we will be introducing you to our stellar lineup! Please visit buff.ly/aETqrDu to register for the event. (1/4)

... with a particular focus on collaborating with teachers as they work to provoke and support emergent learning. Our first feature presentation is "AI and Academic Integrity" from Susana Hawryshko, Garden Valley SD. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly accessible to students... (3/4)

... educators are faced with important questions about academic integrity, assessment, and authentic learning. Explore the relationship between AI and academic integrity, and be challenged to move beyond a focus on cheating and instead consider how learning can successfully coexist with AI. (4/4)

First up is our keynote presentation by "Assessment and AI: What We Know Now" from Michael Holden Ph.D, assistant professor; University of Winnipeg. His research examines the complexities of teaching, learning, and assessment in contemporary education... (2/4)

eventbrite.ca2026 ManACE MTS PD DayPromoting the use of instructional technology at all levels of education. ManACE is a Special Area Group of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society.

Our friends at BYTE Conference 2027 have put out a call for presenters for the 2027 event, which takes place February 11, 2027, in Brandon (sites.google.com/view/bytecon...). If you are interested, let them know at this link: sites.google.com/view/bytecon...

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Join @manacemb.bsky.social for #MTSPDDay at St Paul’s High School in Wpg Whether you’re new to educational technology or already have a few tools in your toolkit, there’s something to explore. 📅 Register now; MERLIN will be there! www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-manac... #MERLIN_MB #ThirdPartyThursday

@thompsonclassroom.bsky.social

21 Sept

ICYMI: Registration for our MTS PD Day event is now LIVE!!! Please visit www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-manac... for more information and to register for this fantastic day of learning and networking. Less than $60 gets you in for amazing sessions and hot lunch!!! #MTSPDDAY2026

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Kirsten Thompson

17 Sept

October plays host to Cybersecurity Awareness Month and what better way to kick that off than with a PD session! Join me virtually via Teams on October 7th Registration for this specific event will close on Wednesday, September 23rd so get your spot ASAP #MERLIN_MB

15 Sept

Registration for our MTS PD Day event is now LIVE!!! Please visit www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-manac... for more information and to register for this fantastic day of learning and networking.

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MERLIN

@merlin.mb.ca

21 Aug

🚨Registration Reminder 🚨 We have several registration deadlines approaching for September PD events. Don't let the busy nature of back-to-school result in you missing out; get your spot today! AI for Education - Closes Aug 28 Tech Check - Closes Sept 1 Intro to AI - Closes Sept 1 #MERLIN_MB

17 June

ManACE is pleased to announce that we are hosting an MTS PD Day event on October 23, 2026, at St. Paul's High School in Winnipeg! Our sessions will bring together educators as they engage in learning aligned with our mission to promote the use of instructional technology at all levels of education.

17 June

We are seeking dynamic, engaging presenters who are passionate about leveraging technology to enhance teaching and learning. Whether you’re leading a classroom project, supporting professional development, or exploring new tools, we want to hear from you!

17 June

Our call for presenters runs until June 30, 2026, so don't delay! Head over to forms.gle/woJiqpznt9t5... to learn more and to sign up for this exciting event!

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Cody Creed

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15 May

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I appreciated the chance to report about how the Seed grant has been building computer science competency and innovation in Manitoba!

Yesterday, ManACE hosted the 2026 Annual General Meeting for members. Held as a hybrid event, we were joined by members in-person and online. The event began with fantastic presentations from 2025 #SeedGrant recipients Cody Creed and George Pearce before settling into the business of the meeting.

The ManACE Executive team for 2026/2027 includes Jonathan (President), Louise (Vice-president), Hayden (Past-president), Jason (Treasurer), Brad (Secretary), and members-at-large Kiley, Judith, Matteo, Daniel, and Kirsten. Congratulations and thanks go out to these folks!

Many thanks to @MERLIN.mb.ca for hosting (and feeding) our in-person participants and for helping us coordinate the virtual side of things.

ManACE members will be happy to hear that our finances are in good standing and our membership fees for next year are $10 for regular membership and $5 for associate membership. More details on how to become a member of ManACE can be found on our website (www.manace.ca/membership.h...).

3 Apr

Our fifth recipient of a 2026 ManACE #SeedGrant is Lindsay Stewart from Pembina Trails School Division. Lindsay is receiving a grant for their project "Voices of the Land: Podcasting for Environmental Stewardship". Congratulations! #SeedGrants 🎉 🥳 👏🏽

2 Apr

Our fourth recipient of a 2026 ManACE #SeedGrant is Sergii Obraztsov from Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Sergii is receiving a grant for their project "Planting a Seed for a 3D Printer in Grade 4". Congratulations! #SeedGrants 🎉 🥳 👏🏽

1 Apr

Our third recipient of a 2026 ManACE #SeedGrant is Allison Greig from the Southwest Horizons School Division. Allison is receiving a grant for their project "From Idea to Impact: A Design Thinking & AI Innovation Lab". Congratulations! #SeedGrants 🎉 🥳 👏🏽

31 Mar

Our second recipient of a 2026 ManACE #SeedGrant is Serge Carrière from the Division scolaire franco-manitobaine. Serge is receiving a grant for their project "Living Beadwork: Plants, Wetlands and Traditional Métis Knowledge". Félicitations! #SeedGrants 🎉 🥳 👏🏽