Odyssey of the Mind Coach

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105044082024-09-02T04:57:34.622-04:00Odyssey of the Mind CoachProblems and resources for coaching an Odyssey of the Mind Team.mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1136170232085205052006-01-01T21:33:00.000-05:002006-01-01T21:50:32.106-05:00Mixed: The 51st State

The 51st StateJudges VersionSource: Spirit of Chicagohttp://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a verbal hands-on problem. You have one minute to determine which team members will solve the problem.JUDGE READS TO TEAM (after participants are determined):You will have 7 minutes to complete this problem. You may talk or ask questions at any time; however, time continues. At the end of 7 minutes, you will

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1130114946212455142005-10-23T19:44:00.000-05:002005-10-24T10:17:27.603-05:00Verbal: Indecisive Appliance

Indecisive ApplianceJudges Version ProblemSource: Spirit of Chicagohttp://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a verbal spontaneous problem. You have one minute to decide which 5 team members will participate.(After the team chooses) JUDGE READS TO THE TEAM:You will have 1 minute to think and 4 minutes to respond. You will respond in clockwise order. Before responding, you must remove one item from the

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1128907949864028722005-10-09T20:25:00.000-05:002005-10-09T20:34:09.080-05:00HO: Hanging Tennis Ball

Hanging Tennis BallJudges VersionProblem Source: http://www.geocities.com/nepaootmspon/This is a hands-on problem. You have one minute to determine which team members will solve the problem.JUDGE READS TO TEAM (after participants are determined):You will have 7 minutes to complete this problem. You may talk or ask questions at any time; however, time continues. At the end of 7 minutes, you will

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1127782786661161152005-09-26T19:50:00.000-05:002005-09-26T19:59:46.676-05:00HO: Hats Off

Hats OffJudges VersionProblem Source: http://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a hands-on problem. You have one minute to determine which team members will solve the problem.JUDGE READS TO TEAM (after participants are determined):You will have 7 minutes to complete this problem. You may talk or ask questions at any time; however, time continues. At the end of 7 minutes, you will have one minute to

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1126623258101745842005-09-13T09:43:00.000-05:002005-09-13T10:02:27.446-05:00Baseball Cards

I use this activity as a way for kids to get to know each other, display creativity, and learn about revision. I ask the kids to create a "baseball card" for themselves. All I require is that it include their name and phone number since these will be distributed to all the other team members for contact information. When they bring their cards, we go over them as a group pointing out the

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1119287408642987472005-06-20T11:59:00.000-05:002005-09-13T09:43:20.653-05:00Verbal: Language Invention

Language InventionJudges Version Problem Source: Spirit of Chicago http://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a verbal spontaneous problem. You have one minute to decide which 5 team members will participate. (After the team chooses) Judge reads: You each have a piece of paper and pencil. You will have three minutes to complete this task. Each member must write their own answers without assistance from

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1117851293244141382005-06-03T20:58:00.000-05:002005-06-03T21:14:53.246-05:00L-Creativity: Mind Tools

You should visit this site for two reasons. The first is that it provides a clear and concise overview of a variety of problem solving techniques. SCAMPER, Brainstorming, and the Six Thinking Hats are just some of the methods/tools you'll find on the site. The second reason to visit is that it reaffirms that Odyssey of the Mind has meaning in the "real" world. This is a site for career coaching.

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1116970275551280212005-05-24T16:27:00.000-05:002005-05-24T16:31:15.556-05:00Verbal: Initials

InitialsJudges Version Problem Source: Spirit of Chicagohttp://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a verbal spontaneous problem. You have one minute to decide which 5 team members will participate.(After the team chooses) Judge reads:You will have 1 minute to think and 4 minutes to respond. Each of you has 7 cards. After each response, you will place a card in the box. You will respond in sequence. You

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1115653497295730902005-05-09T10:41:00.000-05:002005-05-09T10:44:57.306-05:00HO: Silent Selling

New Postage StampJudges Version Problem Source: Spirit of Chicagohttp://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a hands-on problem. You have one minute to determine which team members will solve the problem.JUDGE READS TO TEAM (after participants are determined):You will have 6 minutes to complete this problem. You may talk or ask questions at any time; however, time continues. At the end of 6 minutes, you

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1113936161844235952005-04-19T13:27:00.000-05:002005-04-19T15:44:35.263-05:00Table of Weblinks 2005 April

One day, I'll have all this information in a database driven website. But until then, blogging is the easiest and fastest way for me to put the information on the internet. I do realize that this isn't the most convienent form for users so I will also try to keep a summary table of the weblinks so that people can get a quick overview of the sites I have covered.SP-spontaneous problemsCO-coaching

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1113696666776655172005-04-16T18:54:00.000-05:002005-04-16T19:11:06.776-05:00L-Creativity: Improv Games Collection

This is part of the Improv Encyclopedia web site. The site contains almost 400 games which can be searched alphabetically or by 30 categories. The games can be used as creative warm-ups or exercises to help with a team's presentation. They have also added a new music section that includes the Hoedown from the Who's Line is it Anyways show. The entire site can be downloaded as a pdf file but

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1112039926429475842005-03-28T14:53:00.000-05:002005-03-28T14:58:46.436-05:00L-Creativity: Top 10 Creative Rules of Thumb

The best way to get great ideas is to get lots of ideas and throw the bad ones away. Create ideas that are 15 minutes ahead of their time...not light years ahead. Always look for a second right answer. If at first you don't succeed, take a break. Write down your ideas before you forget them. If everyone says you are wrong, you're one step ahead. If everyone laughs at you, you're two steps ahead.

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1112038662601143532005-03-28T14:19:00.000-05:002005-03-28T14:42:22.756-05:00Mixed: Toxic Swamp

Toxic SwampJudges VersionProblem Source: Spirit of Chicagohttp://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a hands-on problem. You have one minute to determine which team members will solve the problem.JUDGE READS TO TEAM (after participants are determined):You will have 7 minutes to complete this problem. You may talk or ask questions at any time; however, time continues. At the end of 7 minutes, you will

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1111509125389178662005-03-22T11:20:00.000-05:002005-03-22T11:32:05.390-05:00L-Coaching: Maine's Adventure in Creativity

This the state website for Odyssey of the Mind in Maine and has lots of information. If you need an explanation of parental roles and outside assistance, start with their "PSSST" message to parents and guardians. They have formatted the page to make it easy to print and it's well worth the ink. The site also has a coordinators and coaches section that provides some very useful tips on

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1110160112337643772005-03-06T20:29:00.000-05:002005-03-06T20:52:08.856-05:00L-Coaching: Robert Alan Black's Creativity Challenges

Teaching creativity is tough. There are those who argue that it can't be done and those who participate in Odyssey of the Mind. Although, I must admit, at only one week away from competition I'm leaning toward the former. But when I do think creativity can be taught (usually around September), I always visit this site www.cre8ng.com. Robert Black has developed a list of Creativity Challenges.

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1109693709210461372005-03-01T11:11:00.000-05:002005-03-01T11:17:24.270-05:00HO: Time Anew

Time AnewJudges VersionProblem Source: Michelle Kretzschmarhttp://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a hands-on problem. You have one minute to determine which team members will solve the problem.JUDGE READS TO TEAM (after participants are determined):You will have 7 minutes to complete this problem. You may talk or ask questions at any time; however, time continues. At the end of 7 minutes, you will

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1109604332910257502005-02-28T10:21:00.000-05:002005-03-01T11:10:47.453-05:00Verbal: Throwing Up

Throwing UpJudges VersionProblem Source: Michelle Kretzschmarhttp://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a verbal spontaneous problem. You have one minute to decide which 5 team members will participate.(After the team chooses) Judge reads:You will have 1 minute to think and 4 minutes to respond.Each of you has 7 cards. After each response, you will place a card in the box. You will respond in sequence.

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1109177111834481392005-02-23T11:26:00.000-05:002005-02-23T11:45:11.836-05:00L-Team Building: Index to Group Activities and Games

Team building is critical in both the short term and long term problems. This site is a good place to look for team building activities. The Index to Group Activities and Games is actually part of the Wilderdom Website but can stand as it's own website. The site is nicely organized and easy to use. The front pages lists 12 categories in order of popularity, recently added group grames, and most

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1109008039897042552005-02-21T12:43:00.000-05:002005-02-21T18:53:25.820-05:00HO: Over the Plate

Over the Plate Judges VersionProblem Source: Michelle Kretzschmarhttp://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a hands-on problem. You have one minute to determine which team members will solve the problem.JUDGE READS TO TEAM (after participants are determined):You will have 7 minutes to complete this problem. You may talk or ask questions at any time; however, time continues. At the end of 7 minutes,

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1109004001416767322005-02-21T11:33:00.000-05:002005-02-21T11:40:01.420-05:00Verbal: Portable Device

Portable DeviceJudges VersionProblem Source: Michelle Kretzschmarhttp://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a verbal spontaneous problem. You have one minute to decide which 5 team members will participate.(After the team chooses) Judge reads:You will have 1 minute to think and 4 minutes to respond. You will respond in clockwise order. You may not respond unless you are holding the given items. Once

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1108351178780188762005-02-13T22:16:00.000-05:002005-02-13T22:19:38.783-05:00Verbal: Things that hang

Things that HangJudges Version Problem Source: Spirit of Chicagohttp://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a verbal spontaneous problem. You have one minute to decide which 5 team members will participate.(After the team chooses) Judge reads:You will have 1 minute to think and 4 minutes to respond. Each of you has 7 cards. After each response, you will place a card in the box. You will respond in

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1108350628635578512005-02-13T22:06:00.000-05:002005-02-13T22:14:20.133-05:00HO: New Postage Stamp

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1108140455895771702005-02-11T11:20:00.000-05:002005-02-11T11:47:35.896-05:00L-Coaching: Odyssey World

The value in this site is not necessarily it's content but it's email group. You can join the group through the website or through yahoo groups at Odysseyworld. On the list you will find an international group of coaches with years of experience that they're willing to share--providing it's not OA of course. Have questions on teamwork, what and when to practice, what to feed them? It's all

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1107750701610205422005-02-06T23:22:00.000-05:002005-02-09T17:19:15.873-05:00Mixed: Bugs at the Alamo

Bugs at the Alamo Judges Version Problem Source: Micelle Kretzschmar http://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a hand-on/verbal spontaneous problem. You have one minute to decide which 5 team members will participate. (After the team chooses) Judge reads: This is a two-part problem. In Part 1, you will have 6 minutes to develop your solution and practice. In Part 2, you will have 3 minutes to

mkretzschmarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714173817988237906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10504408.post-1107527037853579192005-02-04T09:14:00.000-05:002005-02-04T09:23:57.853-05:00L-Multiple: Arizona Odyssey of the Mind

This is another must visit site for coaches in search of spontaneous help. The site includes a list of spontaneous tips appropriate for both coaches and team members. It also covers different methods of "speed control" designed to slow down responses to improve creativity. You will also find over 200 verbal practice problems but you'll need to format them for yourself. The "Getting Started Kit"

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