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MWMWOdyssey 2012-13Odyssey 2012-13

Online Coaches Training

INTRODUCTIONSINTRODUCTIONS

Debra GarlingDebra Garling, , OdysseyOdyssey Coordinator Coordinator

460-6700 ext. 6764 / 460-6700 ext. 6764 / dgarling@mw.k12.ny.us

David BernsleyDavid Bernsley, HS Principal , HS Principal

What is Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM)?

COACHESCOACHESHS: HS: Joann & Jessica MazzolaJoann & Jessica Mazzola

Nicole MaggioNicole Maggio

MS: MS: Maryann Shirley / Joanne McInerneyMaryann Shirley / Joanne McInerney

John CappielloJohn Cappiello

CV:CV: Lauren Phillips / Diane D’ErricoLauren Phillips / Diane D’Errico

NM:NM: Kathy Doherty / Adriana FilipponeKathy Doherty / Adriana Filippone

PT:PT: Liz Pesce &Tracie FosterLiz Pesce &Tracie Foster

What is Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM)?

OMersOMers11stst year? year?

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What is Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM)?

MW CheerMW Cheer

M – O – N R – O – EM – O – N R – O – E

Monroe – MonroeMonroe – Monroe

Woodbury!Woodbury!

Repeat 3 times!Repeat 3 times!

What is Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM)?

PAPERWORKPAPERWORK

Permission Slip Permission Slip (Regionals)(Regionals)

ContractsContracts - OMers- OMers- Parents- Parents

T-Shirt OrdersT-Shirt Orders - Practice- Practice- Supporter- Supporter

What is Divergent Thinking?

What is What is Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM)?Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM)?

International Creative Problem-Solving ProgramInternational Creative Problem-Solving Program

Based upon idea that creativity is a skill that can beBased upon idea that creativity is a skill that can be taught and further developed w/practice taught and further developed w/practice

Team-effort, based loosely upon a sports modelTeam-effort, based loosely upon a sports model

Develops real-life communication and brainstorming Develops real-life communication and brainstorming skills, and rewards creativity in the solution of complex skills, and rewards creativity in the solution of complex problemsproblems

What is Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM)?

What is What is divergent-thinkingdivergent-thinking??

Convergent Problem SolvingConvergent Problem Solving - for every problem, there is just - for every problem, there is just oneone

correct answercorrect answer

Divergent Problem SolvingDivergent Problem Solving - for lots of problems, there may - for lots of problems, there may

be be manymany correct answers correct answers

There are no There are no wrongwrong solutions solutionscalculated riskscalculated risks are encouraged are encouraged

Odyssey Odyssey allows kids to use their imaginations allows kids to use their imaginations to interpret and solve complex problems in a to interpret and solve complex problems in a FUNFUN way! way!

What is Divergent Thinking?

History of History of Odyssey of the MindOdyssey of the Mind

Dr. C. Samuel Micklus (Dr. Sam)Dr. C. Samuel Micklus (Dr. Sam)

His college program expanded to His college program expanded to NJ High SchoolsNJ High Schools

1978-19791978-1979OotM OotM began. began.

History of Odyssey of the Mind

Long-TermLong-Term Style Style Spontaneous Spontaneous

The Three Components of The Three Components of OOTMOOTM

200 Points200 Points• Specific RulesSpecific Rules• Open-EndedOpen-Ended• All Solutions Presented All Solutions Presented in Skit Form (8-min) in Skit Form (8-min)

100 Points100 Points• On the Spot• Anything Goes• 3 Types

- Verbal- Hands on- Hybrid

50 Points50 Points• Elaboration of Long-TermElaboration of Long-Term• Pizzaz, Sparkle, PolishPizzaz, Sparkle, Polish• Team Chosen ElementsTeam Chosen Elements

Long-Term + Style + Spontaneous = Total ScoreLong-Term + Style + Spontaneous = Total ScoreRaw Scores are “Adjusted” so the team with highest raw score (for each component) receives the full Raw Scores are “Adjusted” so the team with highest raw score (for each component) receives the full possible score (200, 100, or 50 pts for the three components). Other team scores adjusted proportionallypossible score (200, 100, or 50 pts for the three components). Other team scores adjusted proportionally

The Three Components of OOTM

Participation commitment:Participation commitment:- Team members (OMers)- Team members (OMers)- Coaches- Coaches- Volunteer Judges and Officials- Volunteer Judges and Officials

- OMer families- OMer families

The Long-Term ProblemsThe Long-Term ProblemsThe Long-Term Problems Continued…

Six new problems released each year Six new problems released each year

Vehicle Vehicle –– Problem 1 Problem 1 TechnicalTechnical – – Problem 2Problem 2Classics Classics – – Problem 3Problem 3Structure Structure – – Problem 4Problem 4TheatricalTheatrical – – Problem 5Problem 5PrimaryPrimary –– Demonstration OnlyDemonstration Only

Cost limit to each problem (usually ~$125-145)Cost limit to each problem (usually ~$125-145)

The Long-Term ProblemsThe Long-Term ProblemsThe Long-Term Problems

The problem is to design, build, and run three vehicles The problem is to design, build, and run three vehicles that will deliver parts to an Assembly Area. The team will that will deliver parts to an Assembly Area. The team will create a signal that lets the audience know which vehicle create a signal that lets the audience know which vehicle is about to travel and deliver a part. The parts will be is about to travel and deliver a part. The parts will be assembled into a pet animal. Once assembly is assembled into a pet animal. Once assembly is completed, the animal will perform a trick. The theme of completed, the animal will perform a trick. The theme of the presentation must include the delivery of the parts, the presentation must include the delivery of the parts, the assembly, and the pet animal. the assembly, and the pet animal. Cost limit: $145 USD.Cost limit: $145 USD.

Cost limit to each problem (usually ~$125-145)Cost limit to each problem (usually ~$125-145)

#1: Vehicle: #1: Vehicle: Pet Project Pet Project The Long-Term Problems

……create and present an original performance that create and present an original performance that includes a technical representation of messages being includes a technical representation of messages being sent by email. A Sender character will send three sent by email. A Sender character will send three emails: 1-requires a return receipt, 1-w/ work of art emails: 1-requires a return receipt, 1-w/ work of art attachment, and 1-that goes through a SPAM filter. 2 of attachment, and 1-that goes through a SPAM filter. 2 of the emails will go to a receiver character and 1 will go to the emails will go to a receiver character and 1 will go to an offbeat location. Each email will pass through a an offbeat location. Each email will pass through a central server before reaching its final destination. Team central server before reaching its final destination. Team members are not allowed to touch the emails while the members are not allowed to touch the emails while the server is processing the messages. server is processing the messages.

Cost limit: $145 USD. Cost limit: $145 USD.

#2: Technical: #2: Technical: The Email Must Go Through The Email Must Go Through The Long-Term Problems

……create and present an original performance that create and present an original performance that includes a replica of a documented architectural includes a replica of a documented architectural structure that was built between 1,000 AD and 1,600 structure that was built between 1,000 AD and 1,600 AD. AD.

The performance will include 3 works of art that The performance will include 3 works of art that "disappear" and 2 characters that go on a quest to find "disappear" and 2 characters that go on a quest to find them. When the works of art are found, they will be them. When the works of art are found, they will be incorporated into the replica. incorporated into the replica.

The performance must also include 2 songs that are The performance must also include 2 songs that are choreographed choreographed

Cost limit: $125 USD.Cost limit: $125 USD.

#3: Classics: #3: Classics: ARTchitecture: The Musical ARTchitecture: The Musical The Long-Term Problems

Teams will design and build a structure made of only Teams will design and build a structure made of only balsa wood and glue that will balance and support as balsa wood and glue that will balance and support as much weight as possible. Before weight placement much weight as possible. Before weight placement begins, the team will present a commercial that includes begins, the team will present a commercial that includes the structure rolling down a ramp. The structure will be the structure rolling down a ramp. The structure will be scored for how far it rolls and for how much weight it scored for how far it rolls and for how much weight it holds. The team will integrate the placement of the holds. The team will integrate the placement of the weights into the performance. weights into the performance.

Cost limit: $145 USD. Cost limit: $145 USD.

#4: #4: Tumble-wood Tumble-wood The Long-Term Problems

……create/present an original humorous performance that create/present an original humorous performance that includes 2 characters that “act naturally” but are odd to includes 2 characters that “act naturally” but are odd to those around them. those around them. 1 scene will establish the "normal" behavior of 1 scene will establish the "normal" behavior of 1character that, at some point in the performance, finds 1character that, at some point in the performance, finds itself among others who react to the out-of-place itself among others who react to the out-of-place behavior. The other character's behavior will stand out behavior. The other character's behavior will stand out too, but this character will end up in a setting where its too, but this character will end up in a setting where its odd behavior is considered normal. odd behavior is considered normal. The performance will include a meter that indicates the The performance will include a meter that indicates the degree of odd/normal behavior and a creative scene degree of odd/normal behavior and a creative scene change. change.

Cost limit: $125 USD.Cost limit: $125 USD. Sponsored by NASA.Sponsored by NASA.

#5: Theatrical: “#5: Theatrical: “How You Look at It” How You Look at It” The Long-Term Problems

SPONTANEOUSSPONTANEOUS

Spontaneous ProblemsSpontaneous Problems

•Verbal – verbal responseVerbal – verbal response “ “Name something that is _______”Name something that is _______”

•Hands on – manipulation of materialHands on – manipulation of material““Build the Tallest Tower”Build the Tallest Tower”

• Verbal/Hands On (Hybrid) –verbal / hands onVerbal/Hands On (Hybrid) –verbal / hands onAluminum Foil Aluminum Foil

Spontaneous Problems

STYLESTYLE

Do it Do it withwith Style Style !!Style is the Style is the elaborationelaboration of the Long-Term of the Long-Term

Team shows judges what they are particularly Team shows judges what they are particularly excited about or most proudexcited about or most proud

Style is presented during Long-TermStyle is presented during Long-Term

Do it with Style !

Outside Assistance

The Team MUST conceive, design, construct, and perform their own ideas.

OOTM is a Hands-On Program for Kids, OOTM is a Hands-On Program for Kids, but a Hands-Off Program for Adultsbut a Hands-Off Program for Adults

(PARENTS TOO!)(PARENTS TOO!)

OUTSIDEOUTSIDEASSISTANCEASSISTANCE

Outside Assistance

OUTSIDE ASSISTANCEFORM• one copy for Staging Judge

• only 7 members can contribute

to problem solution

• coaches are facilitators

• coaches can assist Div I teams in filling out forms, but must use team’s own words

• if OA did occur, list on form, may result in a penalty

• penalty is proportional to amount and type of help given

Outside Assistance Form

PENALTIESPENALTIES

Prevent teams from bending or breaking the rulesPrevent teams from bending or breaking the rules

Prevent safety hazardsPrevent safety hazards

Prevent interfering with other teamsPrevent interfering with other teams

Prevent delaying competitionPrevent delaying competition

Prevent misbehavingPrevent misbehaving

Penalties

PENALTIESPENALTIES

Spirit of the Problem - Spirit of the Problem - circumventing rules in either Long-circumventing rules in either Long-Term or Spontaneous (-1 to -100 Points).Term or Spontaneous (-1 to -100 Points).

Unsportsmanlike Conduct - Unsportsmanlike Conduct - impairing another team’s impairing another team’s solution, disruptive behavior, inappropriate language. Intentional solution, disruptive behavior, inappropriate language. Intentional (or unintentional) damage to facilities (-1 to -100 points).(or unintentional) damage to facilities (-1 to -100 points).

Outside Assistance –Outside Assistance –from anyone: coach, parents, other kids, from anyone: coach, parents, other kids, audience. (-5 to -200 points).audience. (-5 to -200 points).

Incorrect/Missing Membership SignIncorrect/Missing Membership Sign –– -1 to -15 points.-1 to -15 points.

Over Cost Limit – Over Cost Limit – Materials over cost limit (-1 to -100 points)Materials over cost limit (-1 to -100 points)

Over Time Limit – Over Time Limit – For each 10 sec or fraction (-5 points)For each 10 sec or fraction (-5 points)

Penalties

Creativity,Creativity,Brainstorming,Brainstorming,

&&TeamworkTeamwork

Creativity & Brainstorming

TournamentsTournaments

Odyssey of the Mind tournaments are held in the spring of Odyssey of the Mind tournaments are held in the spring of each year around the world at various levelseach year around the world at various levels• Local Local • • Regional Regional • • State / Country State / Country • • World FinalsWorld Finals

Although a competition, it is also meantAlthough a competition, it is also meantto be a time for the teams to be rewarded and to have to be a time for the teams to be rewarded and to have FUNFUN!!

Tournaments

Odyssey of the Mind Recognition

OMER’s AwardIn recognition of teams or individuals who demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship, exemplary behavior, and

exceptional talent

Ranatra Fuscapresented to teams or individuals who exhibit

exceptional creativity, either through some aspect of theirproblem solution, or an extraordinary idea

beyond the problem solution

Tournament Placementdetermined by total score Ties are awarded if there isless than 1 point difference

OOTM Recognition

Odyssey of the MindOdyssey of the Mind

Be Creative !Be Creative !

Be Creative !

Scheduler Scheduler (how often and where team meets)(how often and where team meets)

Facilitator Facilitator (helps the team stay organized)(helps the team stay organized)

TeacherTeacher (teaches basic skills)(teaches basic skills)

Asks Asks QUESTIONSQUESTIONS (to help team focus, open-ended)(to help team focus, open-ended)

Spontaneous practice Spontaneous practice (practice often, variety, strategies)(practice often, variety, strategies)

Role of the CoachRole of the CoachWhat is the Role of the Coach?

ROLE of the OMerROLE of the OMerTeam Building

Do ALL the work!Do ALL the work!

ROLE of the ParentsROLE of the Parents

Get kids to & from practiceGet kids to & from practice

Attend 8 million fund raisers Attend 8 million fund raisers

EncouragementEncouragement

Team Building

CONTRACTSCONTRACTSTeam Building

STUDENT Expectation

____ I realize that no ODYSSEY problem has only one solution, and that a successful team is one which cooperates by considering EVERYONE'S ideas. I will not criticize anyone's ideas.

____ I agree that my behavior at meetings will be constructive. If it is behavior that is not appropriate in school, it is not appropriate at an ODYSSEY meeting.

____ I agree to cooperate on whatever solution the team chooses, even if it is not my first choice.

STUDENT Expectation cont.Team Building

____ I agree that all solutions, 'including props, costumes, signs, etc., will be made completely by me or a member of my team. I realize that if there is any part of our solution that the team cannot complete without assistance, we must redesign that part of the solution.

____ I understand that, at the meet, only 5 team members may participate in the spontaneous solution.

____ I understand that the ODYSSEY program recognizes all teams that bring a solution to the tournaments are considered "winners."

STUDENT Expectation cont.Team Building

____ I agree to show other teams the utmost respect and good sportsmanship.

____ I will maintain my academic ____ I will maintain my academic eligibility to participate in Odyssey. eligibility to participate in Odyssey. (MS/HS)(MS/HS)

CONTRACTSCONTRACTSTeam Building

PARENT Expectation

____ I agree, in the proper spirit of ODYSSEY, not to interfere with the ____ I agree, in the proper spirit of ODYSSEY, not to interfere with the team's solutions. All creations, inventions, decorations, ideas, team's solutions. All creations, inventions, decorations, ideas, must must

come from the team members. come from the team members. NO OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE!NO OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE!

If work is done at home, I will not be involved.If work is done at home, I will not be involved.  ____ I agree to make every effort to have my child attend each ____ I agree to make every effort to have my child attend each meeting. If there is a conflict, either my child or I will notify meeting. If there is a conflict, either my child or I will notify the the coach(es). I understand that each team member is critical, coach(es). I understand that each team member is critical, and I will see and I will see that my child honors his/her commitment to team.that my child honors his/her commitment to team.

  

  

PARENT Expectation cont.

____ I realize that my child's coach(es) will be contributing a ____ I realize that my child's coach(es) will be contributing a significant amount of time and effort to provide a rewarding experience. significant amount of time and effort to provide a rewarding experience. If asked I can providing snacks when it is my turn.If asked I can providing snacks when it is my turn.

____I will be punctual when dropping off or picking up my ____I will be punctual when dropping off or picking up my child from meetings.child from meetings.  ____ I agree to discuss all items listed above with my child.____ I agree to discuss all items listed above with my child.  ____I understand that there will be fund raising involved and____I understand that there will be fund raising involved and I will help out in any way that I can.I will help out in any way that I can.

Team Building

T-SHIRTS T-SHIRTS (minimum order 25)(minimum order 25)Team Building

Forever FierceForever Fierce

T-SHIRTST-SHIRTSTeam Building

Creative CrusaderCreative Crusader

All MW shirts are All MW shirts are adult sized. adult sized. Not youth.Not youth.

FUND RAISINGFUND RAISINGTeam Building

FUND RAISING FUND RAISING FAQsFAQsTeam Building

Last year’s effortsLast year’s efforts•Time frameTime frame•Amount neededAmount needed

FUND RAISING FUND RAISING FAQsFAQsTeam Building

This Year’s This Year’s GOAL=GOAL=$10,000$10,000

MW Odyssey MerchandizeMW Odyssey MerchandizeTeam Building

CC MagnetsCC MagnetsCC Window ClingsCC Window ClingsShopping Tote BagsShopping Tote BagsClick PensClick PensWristbandsWristbandsShirtsShirts

FUND RAISINGFUND RAISINGTeam Building

Laurie RodenheiserLaurie Rodenheiser

FUND RAISINGFUND RAISINGTeam Building

FUDGE SALESFUDGE SALES

FUDGE SALESFUDGE SALESTeam Building

1.1. Sales began 11/3Sales began 11/32.2. Sales end 11/28Sales end 11/283.3. Goal per OMerGoal per OMer4.4. 40%40%5.5. OMer competitionOMer competition

FUNDRAISINGFUNDRAISINGTeam Building

Spaghetti Dinner/Spaghetti Dinner/ Holiday Holiday BoutiqueBoutique

Friday November 30Friday November 30thth

Leslie McInerneyLeslie McInerney

FUNDRAISINGFUNDRAISINGTeam Building

Vendors Wanted!Vendors Wanted!

Friday November 30Friday November 30thth

FUNDRAISING IdeasFUNDRAISING IdeasTeam Building

•UNO’s UNO’s •School Hat DaysSchool Hat Days•Applebee’s BreakfastApplebee’s Breakfast

End of Year BanquetEnd of Year BanquetTeam Building

Organizer Wanted!Organizer Wanted!

Early JuneEarly June

Important DATESImportant DATESWhat is Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM)?

Spaghetti DinnerSpaghetti Dinner 11/30 11/30Spontaneous NightSpontaneous Night 1/3 1/3Regional TourneyRegional Tourney

3/23/2Community Performances 3/21Community Performances 3/21State CompetitionState Competition 3/22-3/22-

3/233/23

Hotel ReservationsHotel ReservationsSTATES: Friday, March 22STATES: Friday, March 22ndnd

Holiday Inn Arena: Holiday Inn Arena:

2-8 Hawley Street, Binghamton2-8 Hawley Street, Binghamton

1 (607) 722-12121 (607) 722-1212

WORLDS: May 21WORLDS: May 21stst – 26 – 26thth

Michigan State University Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan East Lansing, Michigan

(see web site for hotel options)(see web site for hotel options)

What is Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM)?

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http://mw.k12.ny.us/