There are so many wonderful possibilities for learning and teaching and sharing and growing, using Merlin… But the beauty is that you can dip in lightly, or dig in deep. It’s as little, or as big, as you want it to be.
Merlin is a learning platform that makes the most of technology, without being techie. It’s an interactive online resource that links students, teachers, parents, carers, governors, local authorities – and the whole wide world if you like. Merlin users bridge the gap of culture, geography and lifestyle by utilising their school site, and becoming true global citizens. Schools can share projects with establishments in the same catchment, county, country or even continent!
It can stand alone or combine with any virtual learning environment and management information system. Merlin users can be time and resource-efficient, using the tools strategically, maximising school efficiency, and minimising administrative tasks. We’ve evolved it to make it work the way you want it to work. From admin to creativity, Merlin exists to enhance education.
For children, it’s like a digital rucksack that they can take from school to home, or to another school. Whether they are exploring getting on and falling out, new beginnings, going for goals or just building confidence, Merlin pupils create opportunities to collaborate and communicate in unique and rewarding ways. Schools’ best practice allows pupils to feel able to contribute to the school society in many different ways.
For grown-ups, it’s like a progress meeting, or an excursion, whenever the time feels right. Think of Merlin as a common space where you can create lively forums and workshops, show and tell, share projects and teaching materials (without using a ton of paper), exchange news and views, monitor students’ progress, work with people in other schools and countries, keep on top of targets and timetables… Safely. Anytime. Anywhere. Merlin schools engage their parents and carers, involving them in the life of the school through every avenue of communication. They utilise Merlin to help stakeholders extend their boundaries of knowledge, maximising the online opportunities, but minimising the threat, through essential safety and security measures.
But don’t forget: you can use Merlin a little, or a lot. You can pick and mix. Whatever you take from it, you’ll find there’s always more to get out of it. Merlin is constantly fresh, infinite in potential and it’s free!