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Welcome to Wisconsin Odyssey of the Mind 

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                  “What is now proved was once only imagined.”  William Blake

Odyssey of the Mind is a non-profit, international creative problem-solving program for students, Kindergarten through College! The philosophy behind the Odyssey of the Mind program is that creativity can be learned. Problems cover many disciplines such as classics, performance, vehicle, structure, and technical. All solutions are done entirely by team members and outside assistance is not allowed! Students learn lifelong skills such as teamwork, project management and divergent thinking. Students learn to examine problems and identify the real challenge without limiting the possible solutions and their potential success. In Odyssey of the Mind there are no wrong answers! Learn more here: Learn More!

Teams take their solutions to a tournament on a state and World level. Participating in a tournament encourages teams to work at their full potential, gives them an opportunity to showcase their solutions and exposes them to the ideas of others. Team members work together to create a solution to one of the six problems that are released each year. There are three elements to the competition: 

Long Term problem: Teams work over an extended period of time to create a solution to a long term problem.
  • Style: This is an elaboration of the long term solution.
  • Spontaneous: Teams are given an on-the-spot problem to solve at the tournament.
Primary teams (grades K-2) are non-competitive but each team participates in the tournament in each of the three elements. The Primary problem is designed to introduce the youngest participants to the program; However, children in grades K-2 can elect to be on a competitive Division I team instead. 

What's New?

1) North Carolina Odyssey of the Mind Resource  (Visit)
2) Spontaneous Practice / Strategies  Resource  (Visit)
3) More Spontaneous Resources   (1)   (2)    (3) 

Let's Get Started!

I.  What is Odyssey of the Mind?
   a. Long Term:  Brainstorming Techniques- (click here)

   b Spontaneous : Resources-  (Click here)    (Click here)   (Click here)  
   c. Scoring
II.  Protocol and Procedures

   a. Outside Assistance  (click)
   b. Style   (click)
   c.   Cost   (click)
   d. Clarification
   e.  Team List
III.  Working toward the Tournament!  (Coaching reminders)

   a. Establishing commitment.
   b.  Running a practice
   c.  Practicing Spontaneous
   d. Utilizing resources and talent!
IV. At the Tournament!
   a. Preparation
   b. Scoring
   c. Awards
V. Celebration!
** Please note Slide #31 of theWI Coaches' Training ppt indicates our old state 
tournament fee. We have changed our fee structure. This year, it is 
$10 if teams sign up before Jan. 31st and $30 late fee if after Jan.
A Creative Experience!
2015-2016  Problem Synopses: (click)
State Wisconsin Odyssey of the Mind Webpage (click)
Odyssey of the Mind Homepage  (Click) 
In the News..  (Click here!)  Radio Interview (Click here!)

Training Workshop Feedback  (click)

Additional Coaching Resources

Coaches Training PowerPoint (Click)

Coaches Training on Style (Click)

Scoring Matrix (Click)

Coaching Tips (Click)


2015-2016 Program Guide  (Click here!)

Style Tips  (Click here!)

Spontaneous Tips (Click here!)

Outside Assistance (Click here!)

OA Parent Assistance (Click here)

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EVEN MORE Additional Resources and Training Materials!

STEM  (Click here)
STEM Diagram (Click here)
Powerpoint Download (click here)  (Click here)