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What's New in Pathways?
(as of September 2019)
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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. |
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Access to all levels is now available. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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- 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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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Video Pod-Cast details
(Tuesday
Talk-N-Tips on the Pathways Facebook Forum) |
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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) |