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TM Corner

Team Manager's Corner

Posted Wed, 2011-08-24 20:53 by webmaster

Welcome to California Creativity's Team Manager's Corner. We're here to trade tips, stories, fears, failures and successes about being a DI team manager (TM). Being a TM can be overwhelming and a little isolating. This is the place to cure both these ills so jump on in and participate. Since this is a public web site, comment submissions will be moderated.

Instant Challenge Teamwork

Posted Wed, 2012-01-25 00:00 by aorcutt

Its now weeks but not months to the regional tournament and by this time I'm thinking every team is putting the finishing touches on their solutions. OK maybe not. They will get there however so hang in there, take plenty of pictures and reread the Rules of the Road.

Side Trips + Improv

Posted Wed, 2012-01-18 00:00 by aorcutt

Side Trips

When it comes to appraising Team Challenges, I really love to do Side Trips because there is so much variety. I've seen teams with mediocre Central Challenges just blow us away with amazing Side Trips and go on to the next level of competition. This is especially important in the more technical challenges where even a good structure design or vehicle can run afoul of "Murphy's Law".

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by jim_mccarthy66 - 2012-01-22 12:00

To not confuse new folks, the parts of team challenge called "Team Choice Elements" used to be called "Side Trips" which fit into an old food theme associated with challenges.

Also, there are 3 scoring elements with each of the 2 Team Choice Elements for the A:, B:, C:, E:, and pO challenges this 2011-2012 DI program year. Check out the details in the challenges.

Frustration

Posted Wed, 2012-01-11 00:00 by aorcutt

One of the toughest things to deal with in DI is frustrated team members. When one's hopes and plans collide with the sharp bite of reality, frustration sets in. Tantrums, proclaimations of stupidity and feelings of universal persecution often follow. If it weren't so heart wrenching, it might be funny. I've included some suggestions to help teams deal with this inevitable part of trying to accomplish something.

Destination ImagiNation is a Project-Based Educational Program fostering Creativity, Problem Solving, and Teamwork.

Posted Sun, 2011-09-04 15:03 by dodger

The projects teams will work on can be found in the DI challenges. These seven challenges are in the areas of technical, scientific, fine arts, improvisation, structural, community service, and early learning. Click here to view the 2011-12 Challenge Previews. A team will choose one challenge to solve. Note: the Rising Stars! challenge is non-competitive and availabile to preschool through second grade.

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Beyond Standardized Is Creativity

California Creativity has encouraged youth teamwork and creativity for over 25 years . Our program operates in seven regions in California to provide youth a venue to display their divergent thinking and teamwork as they creatively solve challenges. California Creativity Association, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation (EIN 33-0860160), and accepts tax-deductible contributions.

Start A Team

Purchase team number(s) from Destination ImagiNation - At time of purchase you will receive an email which will contain your team number(s) and order number. You will need the team number(s) and order number for the next step.
Get Basic Online Training - Before Regional Team Manager Training is available go to DIUNIVERSITY.ORG for basic training to get started.
Register your team with California Creativity by going to register.caldi.org by the earlier of your region's date, or January 30, 2011. Use your DI Order number and Team Number to give your region the information needed to plan for the tournament.
Contact your Regional Director. Training opportunities start early.
Register for the tournament in your region. Registration for tournament will be available at register.caldi.org soon. Right now you can register you team which includes you volunteers and appraisers for the tournament.

*This year, all adults (Team Managers, Appraisers, Volunteers) register directly on the team page, not the event page.

2011 State Finals Scores

Posted Sat, 2011-04-09 22:43 by webmaster

Destination ImagiNation congratulates all the students who participated in the Oakhurst, California tournament. We think you are all winners!

Teams emphasized as such are going on to the next level of competition.

A: Unidentified Moving Object
B: Spinning a Tale
C: Triple Take Road Show
D: Mythology Mission
E: Verses! Foiled Again!
pO: dynamic networks

Appraiser Training & Team Manager Walk Thru

Posted Mon, 2011-12-19 21:04 by dinojuicer

You’ve built your teams. now it’s time to build ours.
Appraiser Training Time. Time for those lucky parents, teachers, or other close friends that you convinced to spend a few days helping out some kids to find out what Destination Imagination is all about.

Location: Olympus Junior High School

Code of Conduct

Posted Thu, 2011-09-01 11:06 by dodger

All Volunteers in Destination ImagiNation
must accept the Code of Conduct and Insurance Waiver
It is the policy of Destination ImagiNation Inc. that all volunteers in every role must accept the Code of Conduct and Insurance Waiver. This includes everyone involved from team managers to board members. To accept, volunteers are asked to follow the following procedure.
To Accept the Code of Conduct and Insurance Waiver:

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