Transcript Odyssey of the Mind Awareness Session - NCOM

NC Odyssey
of the
Mind
Awareness Session
International Creative Problem-Solving Program
NCOM Eastern Region
Mission
To Provide Creative Problem-Solving
Opportunities for everyone
and
To Foster Original and Divergent Thinking
Teams, Coaches, Practices, Meets
History of Odyssey of the Mind
The program was started by a NJ College
Educator, Dr. C. Samuel Micklus (Dr. Sam)
Dr. Sam challenged students in his courses
to solve assignments in unusual and creative
ways. At the end of the semester, students
presented their solutions in a competition
In 1978-1979, the Odyssey of the Mind program began.
Originally it was called Olympics of the Mind
North Carolina was one of the 1st States outside NJ to participate and compete
in an OOTM World Finals (we’re currently in our 21st year). Non-profit
organizations in individual states/countries operate the program in their area
Creative Competitions, Inc. (the international organization) was formed
to develop the problems and administer the program at the national,
and later, the international level
 OOTM develops real-life communication and
brainstorming skills, and rewards creativity and
“calculated” risk-taking in the solution of complex
problems
 Focus is to develop divergent, independent-thinking
skills(thinking outside the box, taking the path less
traveled) through a challenging, AND FUN, learning
process
What do we mean by divergent-thinking?
Convergent Problem Solving
- for every problem, there is just one correct answer
Divergent Problem Solving
- for every problem, there may be many correct answers
Odyssey of the Mind encourages young people to explore
many possible answers and to be creative in finding a solution
Odyssey of the Mind allows kids to use their imaginations
to interpret and solve complex problems in a FUN way!
Odyssey of the Mind Involves…
The Most
Creative
and
Original
Solution Possible
Memberships & Team Structure
Memberships are from: schools, clubs, churches, libraries,
community groups and home schools
Teams of 5-7
P-DI-DII-DIII-DIV
Primary (K-2)
Div I (all under age 12 by May 1st, 2003)
(or every team member in 5th grade or less)
Div II (under age 15 by May 1st, 2003)
(or every team member in 6th-8th grade)
Div III (under age 19 by May 1st, 2003)
Div IV (full-time enrollment in College)
(based upon age of oldest team member)
The Three Components of OOTM
Spontaneous
Long-Term
100 Points
• On the Spot
200 Points
• Anything Goes
• 3 Types
- Verbal
- Hands on
- Hybrid
• Specific Rules
• Open-Ended
• Solution Presented
in Skit Form (8-min)
Style
50 Points
• Elaboration of LT
• Pizzaz, Sparkle, Polish
• Team Chosen Elements
Total 350 Points
Long-Term + Style + Spontaneous = Total Score
The Long-Term Problems
There are six new problems released each year (Aug -Sept)
Vehicle
– Problem 1 “A Scene From Above”
Technical – Problem 2 “The Know-It-All” *
Classics – Problem 3 “Put a Spin On It”
Structure – Problem 4 “Odd Pod Structure”
Theatrical – Problem 5 “Fooled Ya!”
Primary – Demonstration Only “Music Lessons”
Not all problems are offered in all age Divisions*
There is a cost limit to each problem ($100-135)
- therefore solutions cannot be “bought”
- only the materials used in competition
included in the cost
- duct tape & cardboard, lawn-sale value,
scavenging
- some items are exempt from cost, these are
listed in the Odyssey of the Mind™
Program Guide
Solutions to the problems are ENTIRELY that of the team.
No OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE is allowed
OUTSIDE
ASSISTANCE
Questions –
YES
Answers - NO
What do OMER’s Need?
Coaches
All Volunteers
Regional Training
Support: Books, Videos, Web pages,
Telephone.
www.odysseyofthemind.org
www.ncom.org
http://ncom-e.wayfarer.org
[email protected]
• Training
• Tournament
• Temperament
• 2 – 4 hours
• No training
• Pre-tournament or
at tournament
Expenses
• Membership in Odyssey of the Mind
International $135 per school or org.
• NCOM Regional/State Registration
$100 per Team $65 per team Early Bird
before Dec 13, 2002
• Coaches Training $12 per Coach
Team Support:
• Snacks
• Supplies
•R&D
• Travel to Tournaments
• Judge
• Volunteer
Timeline
Late August – Mid December
Purchase international membership
November 2, 2002
Eastern Region Coaches Training
December 13, 2002
Early Bird Registration Deadline
February 8, 2003
Eastern Region Judges Training
(Snow date Feb 15, 2003)
March 8, 2003
Eastern Region Tournament
April 5, 2003
NCOM State Tournament
Odyssey of the Mind
May 28 – 31, 2003
International Tournament
Contact Information
North Carolina Odyssey of the Mind
http://www.odysseyofthemind.com
Dick Raley, State Director [email protected]
Regional Directors:
Central Jeff Newell [email protected]
Coastal Betsy Adams [email protected]
Eastern Patti Adams [email protected]
Northern David Asher [email protected]
Western Barbara Parris [email protected]
Check out our Website for up to date information
http://www.ncom.org
International Headquarters:
Odyssey of the Mind
c/o Creative Competitions, Inc.
1325 Route 130 South, Suite F
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7776
(856) 456-7008 (fax)
email to: [email protected]