Gifted Programming Content Specialist Brevard County Schools Cocoa, Florida, United States
Short Description: Join us for an engaging session where we combine the best of STEM with the innovative problem-solving approach of Odyssey of the Mind to inspire gifted learners. Discover how to enhance critical thinking, teamwork, and creative solutions by incorporating hands-on challenges that push boundaries of imagination and academic growth. This interactive session will provide practice strategies to ignite curiosity.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will define how STEM concepts are integrated into Odyssey of the Mind challenges. They will be able to explain how these disciplines contribute to the development of innovative solutions.
Participants will be described how Odyssey of the Mind incorporates project-based and inquiry-based learning strategies, highlighting their connection to STEM education and real-world problems-solving.
Participants will demonstrate how participation in STEM competitions like Odyssey of the Mind enhances students engagement and develops critical thinking skills such as creativity, teamwork, and perseverance.
