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Merlin

Please find below a range of resources to help you with your use of Merlin.

Merlin documents

Type

Name

Description and Link

Phase

Merlin Release Notes 11-03

This gives access to information about the Merlin upgrade that took place on week beginnning 5th December 2011.

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11 Nov Merlin Book of Spells

This extract from the Merlin book of spells includes ideas on using Merlin for assessment, virtual field trips, raising attainment in writing and using wikis and blogs.

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Merlin New Release Notes

This document outlines the changes in the new release of Merlin that happened over the summer. Further information is also available from the web link below.
http://www.swgflmerlin.org.uk/Merlin/Merlin-in-action/--developments/upgrade-11-01

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Summer 11 Merlin Newsletter

Look at the updates in our latest Merlin newsletter.

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SIF letter

This letter provides information on how to apply to have a SIF agent installed. This will make user management easier and support parental engagement in Merlin as it will then be able to be linked to SIMs.

Primary

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Merlin web links

Title

Description and Link

Games creator to embed in Merlin

Great for creating games to embed in your learning platform

http://www.what2learn.com/

Virtual Pet

Create a virtual pet and embed this in your learning platform http://bunnyherolabs.com/

Merlin Christmas Shared Space

There is now a Christmas shared spaces within SWGfL area, which also incorporates resources from National Education Network. https://secure.merlin.swgfl.org.uk/establishments/SWGFL/Christmas/pages/default.aspx

Audio Network via Merlin

Audio network can now be accessed outside school using Merlin credentials, you can find all the details here: http://www.swgfl.org.uk/Learning/AudioNetwork

Merlin Upgrade

The new-look Merlin happened recently. Some of the changes are:

new feeds and notifications
new themes and avatar options
shared spaces tab which will help users find their way to resources with the use of the “favourite spaces” column and a “show all spaces” button
the new banner area has been enlarged for schools to personalise
new text editor and image editing tool, including options to resize, rotate and crop images before adding them to your chosen space!

Click to log in. Login here If you do not have a Merlin account you can use the demo account below:

User Name: bradleyb.8794193
Password: Swgfl

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