1. Colorado Odyssey of the Mind Judges’ Training 2015

2. Agenda Introduction and Welcome to Odyssey Harassment and Diversity Training

3. Trainers Association Director – Calla Pott Judge Coordinators – Marci Colb, John Fallon, Alice Eccles

4. In-Person Judge Training February 7– Kruse Elementary 4400 McMurry Ave Ft. Collins, CO 80525 February 21 –Black Rock Elementary 2000 Mountain View Boulevard Erie, Co 80516

5. What is Odyssey of the Mind Competition Creative problem-solving 6 problems 3 tournament levels 4 divisions – Primary – Kindergarten – 2 nd grade – Div I –5 th grade or younger (Elementary School) – Div II – 6 th grade – 8 th grade (Middle School) – Div III – 9 th grade – 12 th grade (High School) – Division IV - Collegiate/Military 8 minutes

6. What is Odyssey of the Mind The teams score consists of three areas. – Spontaneous – 100 points – Long Term – 200 points – Style – 50 points

7. The Long Term Problems Problem 1: Runaway ‘Train’ Problem 2: Experiencing Technical Difficulties Problem 3: Pandora’s Box Problem 4: Lose Your Marbles Problem 5: Silent Movie Primary/Problem 6: Wacky Weather Warning

8. Judges Roles and Interaction with Team Staging/Pre-Staging Timekeeper/Announcer Style Problem Judge Head Judge Spontaneous Scorechecker Scoreroom

9. How the Day Runs

12. Judge’s Role

13. Your are the face of OotM – Welcome and help relax the team members for each team – Congratulate every team for solving problem! – Acknowledge their hard work – this is the only chance they get to show all they have done! – Find at least one thing positive in every solution! – Maintain enthusiasm throughout the day!

14. Judge’s Role SMILE whenever you can! Introduce yourself to the judging team Take notes Scoring Discuss with other judges

15. Judge’s Role Sticky Notes Encourage the positive parts of their solution and not the negative. Say something nice even if just – Great job! No outside assistance – no one except for team members can provide ideas for solution.

16. Judge’s Role - Awards Ranatra Fusca – Highest Odyssey Honor OMER – Spirit and Teamwork

17. Judge’s Role - Penalties We are never trying to give out penalties but… Outside Assistance Spirit of the Problem Unsportsmanlike Conduct Incorrect or Missing Membership Sign Over Cost Limit Over Time Limit

18. What Makes a Great Official? Punctuality Knowing the rules of the problem you’re judging Scoring consistently (what you saw, not your expectations) Making sure to be fair to all teams when assessing penalties

19. Judges “Not To Do” Check List Don’t assess penalties without proof of a violation. Don’t act like a judge Don’t score first teams low if they did well Don’t challenge teams with your questions Don’t score harder in the next level of competition Don’t give a score based upon what another judge has given

20. What to Expect Come Tournament Day Check in at the registration table at the time that your Problem Captain requests Wear comfortable clothes – a t-shirt will be provided Your commitment is all day Teams run every 17 minutes and most problems have between 10-15 teams Lunch will be provided on site as well as coffee, tea, and snacks At the end of the day, you will be required to stay at least 30 minutes after the last scores are submitted. Your PC will dismiss you.

21. Tournament Dates & Locations Poudre River Regional Tournament March 7 Lesher Middle School 1400 stover street, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Mt. Evans Regional Tournament March 14th Erie High School 3180 County Road 5, Erie, CO 80516 State Tournament March 28 th Fort Collins High School 3400 Lambkin Way, Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.coloradoodyssey.org

22. Questions ?

23. Diversity & Sensitivity Training

25. COLORADO ODYSSEY OF THE MIND MISSION – Colorado Odyssey provides opportunities to develop creative problem solving, teamwork, and leadership skills. Provide a creative problem solving environment where kids and adults are treated with respect and consideration.

26. Belief Systems vs. Behaviors Intention is not to change your minds about any of your values, beliefs or views. Biases are deeply rooted and not easily swayed Attitudes to diversity are more often than not driven by implicit associations … an unconsciously inbuilt habit or way of thinking For example, when the brain “hooks onto an idea” it looks for evidence to support that idea and tends to ignore evidence to the contrary. This is all done below the conscious level. Do care about what you say and how you volunteer because it affects other volunteers and the kids.

27. How Are We Different? Gender Race; Ethnicity Physical Appearance Education; Politics Age; Generations Cultural Background Physical Abilities Religion Veteran Status Geographic Background

28. BEHAVIOR THAT IS OFFENSIVE – Segregation from others – Slurs or jokes – Stereotyping – Unwelcome sexual gestures – Derogatory comments regarding another person’s culture or religion

29. What Is An Uncomfortable Environment? When one person’s behavior interferes with another person’s ability to carry out their responsibilities by creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment based on a person’s…. – Gender – Race – Religion – National Ancestry – Age – Physical Abilities – Sexual Orientation

30. At The End Of The Day We want you to have had fun We want you have felt welcomed We want you to feel respected We want you to feel appreciated

31. A Few Thoughts About Working With Children We look old to them Smile Then Smile some more Crouch down to their level There are no secrets, only surprises

32. Questions?