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

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If you're in ed leadership and looking for an option for #MTSPDDay , @merlin.mb.ca will be joining COSL in a virtual event. How Global Trends in Artificial Intelligence are Shaping the Future of Leading Learning Make sure you get your spot today!

Today was the @merlin.mb.ca Partner Program Meeting which meant it was time to capture ALL the media content 📸 Thank you Diane for making sure I also got my photo taken! #MERLIN_MB

I kicked off the week in Brandon discussing AI I was joined by staff from MESC and Turtle Mountain SD as we explored how AI works, potential applications in classrooms & ethical considerations Thank you to everyone who spent their day with me & for MESC for being such gracious hosts! #MERLIN_MB

Registration for #MTSPDDay is in full swing! In honour of #ThrowbackThursday heres Jason and I during last year's event set up for @@manacemb.bsky.social 2025 event Make sure you head over to ManACE's page to get all the details and secure your registration via Eventbrite. See you in October!

I spent my Friday in Winnipeg discussing accessibility within the #MicrosoftEDU suite. I was joined by educators, admin, and clinicians from 7 school divisions as we explored Microsoft's core accessibility features 📸 Photo Credit: @carriewoodwpg #MERLIN_MB

Today was our first @_maetl meeting of the year. For over 30 years they have been bringing together ed tech leaders, educators and IT professionals, to advance innovative teaching practices integrating technology. Make sure to learn more at www.maetl.mb.ca

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

Looking for ways to bring more interactive STEM learning into your classroom this school year? MERLIN and Gizmos are hosting three webinars for teachers to explore the platform, see what it can do, and learn more about how Gizmos can support STEM learning. #MERLIN_MB #ThirdPartyThursday

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.

As part of my ongoing commitment to digital citizenship, student privacy, and responsible technology use, I will be making changes to my professional social media channels. Moving forward, I will no longer post identifiable images of students on public platforms.

We’re kicking off the school year from Thompson! Kirsten, Kyla, and Mike are on-site with the team at Mystery Lake School District for their first PD day of the school year. Thanks to the Mystery Lake team for having us. We’re looking forward to a great year ahead! #MERLIN_MB #WhoWeAreWednesday

When you've presented at the same events, worked together on countless projects, & served on committees together but only take photos together once a decade! Matteo and I will be joining Michael Holden for a panel discussion on AI right away before we welcome staff into a day of breakout sessions.

The summer office location has officially closed, which means a perfect time to do a deep clean while setting up back at home! #BackToSchool

September isn't just back-to-school for kids; educational staff across the province are meeting, learning, and strengthening their practice. I am very much looking forward to each visit, each conversation, and learning alongside you! #FutureFriday #MERLIN_MB

No more back-to-school classroom tours but I do have a variety of office spaces! Whether I am remote, in the office, or visiting schools, it's always an adventure with @merlin.mb.ca

13 years old and I believe that many of the components I wrote about in 2013 still apply.... The topic of social media use in the field of eudcation was my most discussed content pre-Covid; perhaps we need to bring this up again. fishbowlteaching.com/2013/03/teac...

NEW: A Winnipeg teacher has been reprimanded for accidentally clicking ‘like’ on a student’s year-old social media post during a late-night scroll #mbed #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

What a great group!

Its the LAST week of the @merlin.mb.ca challenge. Have you participated this summer? #MERLIN_MB

Join me this September!

Back-to-school season has me thinking back to how exciting it was to set up my classroom space and welcome new students. This feels like a lifetime ago... I'm not old am I?? #ThrowbackThursday #Back2School

On site at the @merlin.mb.ca office AND a busy day with special guests means *all* the photos. Take a guess on how many photos got added to the camera roll today! #MERLIN_MB

What if your personality had a font? We asked AI to match each member of the MERLIN team with a font based on their overall vibe. Take a look through and let us know: Which one do you think was the best match? #MERLIN_MB #WhoWeAreWednesday

7 years ago - PowerSchool University, Boston Skills I'm still using today via MERLIN's support of Manitoba School For The Deaf (MSD), who is approaching their second year using PS SIS.

🚲 Going for variety and trying the spin bike with the standing desk rather than the walking pad. Our area has been experiencing flooding and its evident that I won't have a usable basement for quite some time. Since the bike is upstairs anyways I figured we might as well try something new!

Come join me this fall! #MERLIN_MB

Behind every seamless system is a team keeping everything in sync We’re currently hiring: Senior Consultant, Network Technologies If you’re ready to contribute to meaningful, MB-wide impact, we’d love to hear from you Apply here jobsearch.gov.mb.ca/advancedResu... #MERLIN_MB #WhoWeAreWednesday

As a former classroom teacher, summer has always represented a chance to pause and recharge. As a 12-month employee now, I've come to appreciate that rest isn't something we should have to earn; it's something that should be prioritized all through the school year as it helps us do our work well.

It is Week 1 of MERLIN's 8 Week Cybersecurity Challenge - Firewall Configuration Review Firewall rules often accumulate over time as systems, services, and staffing evolve; it is time to review! Want assistance with the challenge? Reach out at info@merlin.mb.ca #MERLIN_MB #MERLINMonday

Summer office loading...

📅 New Month, New Focus! This July, we’re exploring how MERLIN brings tools, platforms, and services together into one seamless experience. From compatibility to coordination, we’re sharing what it takes to keep systems in sync. 🔗 Don’t miss a post: connect with us everywhere we are! #MERLIN_MB

Get your proposal in before end of day tomorrow!

Thank you to everyone who welcomed MERLIN into your learning spaces this year; being part of your journey has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my role If you’re beginning to think about future PD opportunities, now is a great time to start planning!

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!