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PATHWAYS UPDATES - SEPTEMBER 2019
 
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What's New in Pathways?
(as of September 2019)
 
Toastmasters has listened to members' feedback and has recently instituted a number of changes. Highlights of those changes are summarized below. These might be a great subject for the Educational Minute portion in your club meeting.
 
Access to all levels is now available.
 
When will this occur?
  • By the end of September 2019, all paths in all languages will be updated to allow members to access any project in any level, right away. These updates begin with English paths on September 12 and will be applied to other languages in which Pathways is available by the end of the month.
Why have open access?
  • Though it is still recommended that projects be completed in order because they build in complexity, many members expressed a desire to view all projects in their path. The ability to view what is coming at higher levels in a path may help members plan their projects and chart their learning.
What does this change mean for the member?
  • The process for completing an individual level has not changed. Members are still required to submit a level completion request to their Base Camp manager once all projects in the level are complete. With this update, you will no longer need to wait for your Base Camp manager to approve a request before you can begin your next level. All projects will be available to you. You can get started with more learning right away! You’ll still need to submit approvals to your Base Camp manager to approve the level as quickly as possible so it can show complete on Base Camp and you can receive your certificate.
Can I complete projects and levels in any order I choose?
  • Projects in Pathways build in complexity across levels. The levels in each path are designed to be completed sequentially. For example, you may learn about organizing a small event in Level 4 of your path. At Level 5, you may then work on a developing and implementing a larger event. The sequential order, time to complete projects, and opportunity to apply what you learn throughout your path, is by design.
  • Should you decide that it is appropriate for you as a learner, you may complete levels and projects in the order of your choice.

I completed Level 2 in my path, but I skipped Level 1. How can I submit for my Level 2 award recognition?

  • While you can complete levels and projects in the order of your choice (see previous question), level completions must be submitted in chronological order on Club Central for recognition purposes.
  • Your Base Camp manger can approve your Level 2 on Base Camp as soon as you have completed all projects in the level. However, they may not submit for your level 2 award on Club Central until you have completed Level 1.
  • Similarly, to receive recognition for Level 3, you must have completed Levels 1 and 2, and so on through your path.
Now that I can open every project, how do I complete my path?
  • To complete the last project in your path, you must first complete Levels 1 through 5 and have each approved by your Base Camp manager.
  • Once these levels are marked complete, you will have access to view and complete the final project, “Reflect on Your Path.” After finishing this project, you will submit a Path Completion Approval request to your Base Camp manager. As soon as they have approved your request, your path will be complete!
I completed Level 5 but did not receive a certificate of proficiency or a proficient badge. Will I still receive these?
  • Yes! Upon completing a full path, members will receive this badge and certificate. To receive these items, you must complete all five levels in your path, complete the “Reflect on Your Path” project, and submit the Path Completion request to your Base Camp manager.
  • Additionally, you will now receive a Level 5 badge and certificate! As soon as Level 5 is marked complete, you’ll notice a Level 5 badge on your badges page and will be able to launch a Level 5 certificate from your transcript.
What does the change mean for the Base Camp manager?
  • As a Base Camp manager, you are still required to approve each level of every member’s path. Level completions will work as they always have. However, members will be able to move forward to the next level in their path, even if their previous level completion has not yet been approved.
  • Keep in mind that while members will be able to proceed with their education, it is still important that you approve their level completion promptly. Members will be eager to receive their level completion certificate and badge. Additionally, for members to access the last project in their path, all five levels must be marked complete.
  • Marking levels complete on Base Camp does not automatically award credit on Club Central and still must be done separately. See the question below for more information.
A member asked me to approve a Level 2 completion, but they have not completed Level 1. Is this something I should approve?
  • When a member requests a level completion on Base Camp, confirm that they have finished all requirements for that level. Then you may approve the level completion on Base Camp, even if they have not completed the prior levels.
  • You may not submit that level for award recognition on Club Central until the prior levels are complete. When a member completes Level 2 on Base Camp, you must wait until they have also completed Level 1 before you can submit Level 2 for credit on Club Central.
I’m working in printed materials, will I receive all projects at once?
  •  Members who choose to work in Pathways in printed materials will continue to receive their path in three distributions. Once members have completed everything in distribution one, they can request distribution two. Similarly, distribution three becomes available to request once everything in distribution two is complete.
I recommend you view this on-line podcast about these new changes. Click the link in RED at the end of each line and then advance to the minute and second mark I have indicated.
Video Pod-Cast details
(Tuesday Talk-N-Tips on the Pathways Facebook Forum)
 
What's New in Base Camp? George Marshall, DTM, D57 Chief Pathways Ambassador (at the 5 min 50 second mark).
Suggested Management Steps (Base Camp/Club Central) Roger Fung, DTM, D50 (at the 19 minute 20 second mark).
Pathways Project Planning. Carole McMollough DTM, D73 (
at the 29 minute 26 second mark)
 
 
 
 
 
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