BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PCS Edventures!.com, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PCSV) ("PCS") today announced the signing of an agreement between PCS' Middle Eastern distributor, Global Techniques dba PCS Middle East, and the Prince Salman Center for Creating Leaders, involving the launch of a robotics professional development initiative for educators in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in January 2010. The Prince Salman Center is a subsidiary of Al Riyadh Schools, which is managed by Dr. Abdulilah Musharraf, who visited PCS in the United States in September 2009.

The Certified Robotics Educator (CRE) training program developed by PCS in Boise, Idaho consists of hands-on robotics workshops designed to introduce educators to the application and effectiveness of robotics in K-12 education. The objective of this training is to develop awareness, understanding, and confidence in a number of robotics systems used in education, and to provide educators with hands-on experience with the PCS Robotics system. PCS' CRE course modules address robotics systems, popular platforms on the market today, programming environments and concepts, and background information on robotics competitions. The program also addresses how robotics provides a strong foundation for experiential learning techniques, the design process, and developing teamwork and communications skills among student populations. Teachers and educators from throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia who attend the workshops will earn professional development credits and will utilize PCS robotics products: the PCS Brain, PCS's proprietary robotic controller; and the Cortex, PCS' proprietary programming environment.

"We are excited to announce this program launch and to continue developing our presence and reputation for teacher training in the Middle East," stated Dr. Jim Schmidt, Director of Professional Development programs for PCS. "The Certified Robotics Educator program is a subset of our Leadership in Educational Techniques Series (LETS) that focuses on a variety of topics, ranging from classroom management and student-centered learning approaches to the appropriate applications of technology in the classroom. All of these topics are relevant and in demand due to the massive educational reform movement currently underway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia."

"As mentioned in our September 15, 2009 press release regarding Al Riyadh Schools, this relationship will continue to expand into other areas. This professional development program comprises a key element in our growing relationship with Al Riyadh Schools and expands our showcase and platform for the demonstration and promotion of all PCS products and services to the educational leaders of Saudi Arabia," added Robert Grover, Executive Vice President of PCS.

About Al Riyadh Schools

Al Riyadh Schools, which is considered the top-rated private school in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, features extensive campuses and facilities for both girls and boys. Originally established to serve Saudi royalty, the Al Riyadh Schools have been a leader in innovation and quality education for over thirty years.

About PCS Edventures!

PCS Edventures! is the recognized leader in the design, development and delivery of educational learning labs bundled with related technologies and programs to the K-12 market worldwide. The PCS suite of products ranges from hands-on learning labs in technology-rich topics in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) to services rich in imagination, innovation, and creativity. PCS programs are currently being used in over 6,000 sites in all 50 United States as well as in 17 countries internationally. Additional information is at http://www.edventures.com

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations or forecasts of future events, can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, and are subject to various business risks and known and unknown uncertainties, a number of which are beyond the control of management. Therefore, actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Additional information respecting factors that could materially affect the Company and its operations are contained in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2009 and Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SOURCE PCS Edventures!.com, Inc.

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