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PCS Edventures! Announces Middle East Pilot Results
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BOISE, ID -- (MARKET WIRE) -- April 10, 2007 -- PCS Edventures!.com, Inc. (OTCBB : PCSV ) today
announced the results of pilot program studies implemented in various
countries throughout the Middle East. Over the past four years, PCS Middle
East, under the direction of Dr. Mohammed Yasser Refai, Managing Director,
has deployed numerous pilot sites demonstrating components of the PCS K-14
STEM solution including early childhood, primary, intermediate, and
secondary stage programs.
Regarding the pilots, Dr. Refai said, "It is with great pleasure that I
publicly announce the success of these pilots. These pilots have been
critical to the formation of successful contracts in the region thus far;
the formation of contracts currently awarded, but not yet announced; and
other contracts we are currently working on."
In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, regarding the intermediate stage robotics
program named "the Young Engineer" and the secondary stage robotics program
known as the "Mechatronics Labs," results and observations documented
noticeable improvement in student abilities to apply academic science in
the fields of mathematics, science, and technology. Classroom dynamics were
shifted to a "student-centered" paradigm and analytical reasoning was
identified as a "main distinction" of students in the programs.
The Al-Zahrawi Secondary School noted that the "practical (hands-on)
applications created an atmosphere of excitement and competitiveness
between the students," and "the importance of students learning the basics
of simulation programs and designing and executing engineering models have
been realized." The Al-Anjal private schools submitted Middle School
results to the Ministry of Education stating that students "showed a clear
desire to excel and be creative, and were more responsive to any comments
given to them," "raced to display their projects," and solved problems at
higher speeds. Both Middle and Secondary pilots reported similar results
that emphasized that students demonstrated: 1) greater ability to apply
mathematics and physics to real-life contexts; 2) enhanced analytical and
logical thinking, and problem solving abilities; 3) improved ability to
understand phenomena of nature and physics; and 4) literacy in technology
for both boys and girls.
Joe Egusquiza, International Sales Manager, said of the pilots, "Pilot
programs are critical in the early stages of the sales process, especially
in programs as sophisticated and complex as our PCS STEM solution. Once
administrators, educators, and students see and experience our unique
approach to education, our unique content, and how effective it can be, the
sales process becomes much easier. The Middle Eastern education market is
a fascinating business challenge, but it is a very attractive market right
now because so many of these countries are anxious to reform and improve
their educational systems. They are becoming very interested in new, more
effective methods of education, which is our specialty. When pilot
programs demonstrating these advanced methods are in place, education
stakeholders literally see what the future of education can hold for their
children, and they become very excited."
About PCS Edventures!
PCS Edventures! is the recognized leader in the design, development, and
delivery of products and services rich in technology, imagination,
innovation, and creativity that make learning easier, more engaging, and
more effective at all levels. Our product lines range from hands-on
learning labs in technology-rich subjects like engineering, science, math,
robotics, IT, and electronics to administrative tools designed to help
schools manage the enormous amounts of data required in day-to-day school
administration. PCS programs operate in over 3,000 sites in all 50 United
States as well as in 15 countries Internationally. Additional information
is at http://www.edventures.com