PATHWAYS Changes

PATHWAYS

New Level 1 Projects (October 27, 2021)

Two new projects have been added to the Ice Breaker and Evaluation and Feedback to make up an all-new Level 1 in Pathways. Writing a Speech with Purpose and Introduction to Vocal Variety and Body Language will help teach new members basic public speaking skills right away and set them up for success on their Toastmasters journey. The Researching and Presenting project is now an elective in Level 3. Please note that these changes will only be in English for the time being and will only be available in paths assigned after the launch of the new projects. Paths in progress or already completed will continue with the previous Level 1 projects.

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Summary of Changes

Level 1 now has four projects—with five speeches—which include a mix of familiar fundamentals and new skill-building practices. The time-honored “Ice Breaker” project has been substantially updated with new content. The “Evaluation and Feedback” project remains a two-speech project and is joined by “Writing a Speech With Purpose” and “Introduction to Vocal Variety and Body Language.” Before completing Level 1, members will also need to serve as a speech evaluator.

Additionally, projects have been enhanced to improve navigation. For example, participants will now have clearer instructions on how to mark their projects complete, a process that was sometimes unclear to users before the change.

One project is leaving the Level 1 lineup: “Researching and Presenting,” which has also been updated, and will now be an elective in Level 3.

What to Know First

Level 1 changes are now live on Base Camp, as of October 27, 2021.

The new Level 1 projects apply only to paths purchased after October 27, 2021. Paths already in progress or completed on that date will continue in the previous Level 1 format to ensure a smooth transition.

New Level 1 projects are currently available only in English, with translations to follow in the future.

“Researching and Presenting” is now an elective in Level 3 for anyone purchasing paths after October 27.

Writing a Speech With Purpose: This project focuses on strategies for selecting a topic, defining a purpose, and producing a well-written and organized speech.

Introduction to Vocal Variety and Body Language: Participants learn to recognize the impact of vocal variety and identify changes in pitch, tone, volume, and pace, as well as when and how to effectively use body language and gestures to enhance a presentation.

The new interface looks like this.

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