Imagination in Education
Consistent application from an early
age provides remarkable results…
Company History
• Former owner operator of after-school facilities for 10
years.
• Foresaw the explosive growth of the after-school
market, created Labs for license and sold or licensed
its physical facilities.
• Invested in curriculum development and online
technology resulting in today's streamlined
operations.
Consistent application from an early
age provides remarkable results…
Management
Anthony A. Maher, Chairman, President & CEO,
Former Chairman and CEO National Medical; Chairman and CEO, National Manufacturing;,
Executive Vice President Littletree Inns; Market Development, Ralston Purina; Senior VP Alta
Lipids. BA Political Science, Boise State University. Proven Business professional.
Christina M Vaughn, CFO
Former Analyst with Intermountain Gas Co. responsible for revenue, cash and asset mitigation,
forecasting commodity costs, and managed reporting of historical and forward pricing. She
also oversaw all NPV and IRR analyses of potential capital projects. B.B.A. in Finance, College
of Idaho; MBA, Williamette University’s, Atkinson School of Management.
Robert Grover, Executive Vice President and CTO
Robert O. Grover joined PCS at its inception and has worked closely with Mr. Maher since then
to develop the curriculum and technology systems required to execute the company vision.
B.A. English & A.A.S. Management, Boise State University. Proven Technology Professional.
PCS Educational Philosophy
I hear...I forget
I see...and I remember
I do...and I understand
-- Ancient Chinese Proverb
Hands-on, project based learning is the
most effective way to teach, and to learn.
Methodology
PCS Learning Labs provide a methodology to
actively integrate hands-on “practice” with
academic “theory.” The concepts that are
enforced and illustrated through hands-on
methodology are extensive and range through
a variety of disciplines. Many of the concepts
taught are active extensions and
reinforcements to the teacher’s regular
curriculum – but the hands-on methodology
brings the concepts to life for students.
Product Lines
PCS Programs are
designed to carefully
walk a student from
early childhood to a
successful career
stage.
Product Lines & Student Markets
Young Learner Program
PCS Young
Learner
Merit
System
Structures
Mathematics
Mechanisms
Design
Transportation
Biology
BrickLab Preschool
Begin students as young as age 3 using the
BrickLab Preschool program two hours weekly.
Introduction at this young age builds confidence and
familiarity as well as vital thinking & motor skills.
Preschool
The gray area illustrates the age range for each Learning Lab program
.
BrickLab Grade Series
BrickLab Grade Series
• Meets ITEA Technology Standards
• Grade Specific Curriculum K-6
• Enhances Core Academics Skills
• Easy & Fun to Use!
Academy of Engineering
Hands on engineering and robotics
effectively integrate the teaching
(and learning) of mathematics,
physics, science, language, design,
logic, communications, and more in
an exciting, hands-on fashion…
• Used in many ways – as a contigous part of a full school curriculum
• Pull out programs – shared resource center for an entire school
• After school programs & Summer programs
• Full semester pre engineering courses
Academy of Robotics
Curriculum Titles Included with
the Academy of Robotics
• Principles of Robotics
• Applications of Robotics
• Math and Science Extensions
• Sensors
• Edventures Robotics Challenge
Academy of Electronics
Also beginning as early as age 10 and continuing through age 18, students use the PCS
Academy of Electronics (AOX) program to develop skills and understanding about
electronics. These skills are further refined as students do activities that tie their
electronics understanding to mechatronics and robotics.
Academy of Science
The Academy of Science offers a full, hands-on
science curriculum developed around Wiz Kits –
unique, apparatus that demonstrate a variety of
principles of physical science. Full lab units are
available for Elementary, Middle, and High School.
Energy
Forces and Pressure
Properties of Matter
Electricity
LabMentors
MCSE 70-210 Windows 2000 Professional
MCSE 70-215 Windows 2000 Server
MCSE 70-216 Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
MCSE 70-217 Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure
MCSE 70-219 Windows Directory Services
MCSE 70-220 Windows Network Security Design
MCSE 70-221 Windows Network Infrastructure Design
MCSE 70-222 Migrating from Windows NT4.0 to Windows 2000
Linux Security
Linux System Administration
•
STEPSTM is a comprehensive system of integrated software tools and live
data storage for complete school information management. It
incorporates plug ‘n play software that quickly acquires data from any
existing programs. The software is intuitive and allows instant
communication between teachers, administrators, parents and students.
STEPS™ is the ultimate organizing, corresponding and archiving solution
for your school.
•
Includes OFFICE, CLASSROOM, MASTER SCHEDULER, And IN-TOUCH.
Research and Results
Sophisticated project based learning
models such as those deployed in
PCS Learning Labs are among the
most effective methods of inspiring
and motivating students for future
educational success. Current
educational research indicates
significant improvement in all subject
areas when students are exposed to
advanced hands-on learning models.
More…
Research and Results
The Glenn Commission Report:
Hands-On = High Quality
Union City NJ:
PBL + Technology = 10% Increase in
Student Performance
Infoescuela:
128% Increase in Technology Test Scores
and 64% Increase in Math Scores
More…
Research and Results
Infoescuela 2nd Grade Evaluation Results – 128% Increase
in Technology Scores!
2nd Grade
Mathematics
Technology
Spanish
Codification
Self Esteem
Control
Lego
Total
Increase
61.6
37.5
66.6
49.5
5.8
89.4
85.5
73.1
58.3
7.8
27.8
48
6.5
8.8
2
% Change
CG/EG
45%
128%
10%
18%
34%
Benefits to Students
Improvements in:
Mathematics
Science
Technology
Self Esteem
Communications
Language Arts
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Workplace Skills
Student Testimonials
"I'm now a student at Stanford University, studying both Computer Science and
Archaeology. I began working for Hewlett Packard as a high school senior, and I now
work there in the summers. [When attending PCS], I worked in Programming, UNIX,
electronics, engineering...Now, I work extensively with Macs and UNIX at school."
--Jennifer Gadda, Stanford University,
Former PCS Edventures! Student
"This year I will be a Freshman at the University
of Michigan and I plan to major in Computer
Engineering. The PCS Edventures program has
been like a breeding environment for all my
energy. It is where I got the bug to learn for the
sake of learning.
-Matt Hardy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
MI Former PCS Edventures! Student
"As a student at PCS, I became very involved in computer
technology. I'm currently a sophmore majoring in
Computer Science and Engineering at Massachusetts
Institute of Technology. I have been participating in
research here in a variety of areas: live internet video,
wireless networking, and quantum computing. I am also
an avid skier, and play hockey and roller blade for fun.
-Brett Vasconcellos, Massachusetts Instituteof
TechnologyCambridge, MA Former PCS Edventures!
Student
Contact Information
Fax: +91-11-66173698
E-mail: info@edaxis.in
Web: http://www.edaxis.in