Odyssey of the MindInformation Meeting

OAK HILL Elementary School

2014-2015

You know your Kids Love Any Of These?

DRAMA/ACTING

MUSIC/DANCE

CREATIVITY ART

BUILDING ENGINEERING TEAMWORK USING YOUR BRAIN

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What is Odyssey of the Mind (OOM)?

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/Q4TcPEBy2Zw

Getting Started

Option 1:

Forming Team (Known Kids)

Choose a Problem

Choose Roles for the team

Register for the Tournament

Option 2:

Review the problems for the year

Choose a Problem

Choose a role for the team

Complete the form before due date

Kids will be paired up based on the Choice of the problem/timelines.

Participation in OOM

K-2 (Primary Section)

3-5 (Division 1 – Competition Level)

6-8 (Division 2 – Competition Level)

Minimum of 5 and Maximum of 7

Parents play major role as a Coach

Every team should supply a Judge and a

Volunteer for the competition

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OOM Problem

Two different phases of Competition Long-Term Problem (Max 8 Minutes)

Spontaneous Problem – Hands on, Verbal, Verbal Hands-on (7 min timed, Unique to tournament)

Competition requires both phases

Primary Level – Spontaneous Not Mandatory (Coaches Decision)

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2015 Long term Problem

Problem 1: Runaway 'Train‘ (Mechanical/Vehicle)

Problem 2: Experiencing Technical Difficulties (Technical Performance)

Problem 3: Pandora’s Box (Classic)

Problem 4: Lose Your Marbles (Structure using Balsa Woods)

Problem 5: Silent Movie (Drama/Performance Based)

Primary:

Wacky Weather Warning (Humorous performance with Rhymes )

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High Level Rules

No Outside Assistance!

Cost limit ($145 and $125)

Follow the specifications provided in the Problem

TEAMWORK IT IS!

Review scoring elements – Spontaneous, Style, Creativity, Cost etc.,

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Strategic Planning

Review the problem with team

Make a Schedule

Train your team

Team Work

Creativity

Brainstorming

Role Playing (Based on Kids preferences)

Send Clarifications

Mock presentations (Time management)

GET READY!

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Parents Role

Co-Coach/Parent Volunteer

Snack

Transportation

Space Facilitation

Schedule coordination

Acquiring supplies, support materials

Support whatever you can for Coach

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OOM Roadmap

Team registration deadline – Oct15,2014

Registration confirmation – Oct24, 2014

Parents & Team Kick-off meeting (Coaches) - October 3rd week

Coaches Training – November 8, 2014 (Liberty Middle School Clifton, VA)

Spontaneous workshop – Jan24, 2015

Team Registration deadline – Jan2015

Judges Training – Feb28 (Stone Middle School, Centerville)

Regional meet – March 21, 2015 at Patriot High School, Nokesville, VA

State Meet – April18, 2015 11

Elements of Success

Team Commitment Comes From Within Kids – 2 hours/week Coaches – 5 hours/week, shared Coordinators

Coaches, Judges, and Volunteers! Teams Must Have All of The Above

Regional Support Coordinator Liaison Coaches Training Judges Training Prior To Competition

Focus on – The PROCESS! Have Fun ...

References

http://www.odysseyofthemind.com/ (World)

http://www.odysseyofthemind.com/materials/2015problems.php

http://www.odysseyofthemind.com/clarifications/default.php

www.va.odysseyofthemind.com (Virginia website; has coaches handbook)

www.novasouth.org (Regional website; local events)

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Q & A