2024 Pathway Changes

PATHWAYS

2024 Pathways Changes

Upcoming Changes to Pathways
(First Half of 2024)

Base Camp, the online system where Pathways is accessed, is moving to a new learning management system (LMS) early next year. This will lay the foundation for many exciting improvements to the Pathways learning experience, including easier platform navigation, more frequent content updates, and a future mobile application. We can now share more changes coming with the new LMS next year.

A New Learning Management System is Coming (LMS)

Over the past few years, we have worked with our current learning management system (LMS) provider to make enhancements wherever possible. However, we have ultimately determined that the best way to address the greatest challenges faced by members is to engage with a new LMS provider.

When? In the first half of 2024.

What benefits will the new version of Base Camp provide for members?

The improved system will allow for many improvements and enhancements, including:

Easier time navigating the system, launching your path, and working through projects.
When your completed path or level is approved, it will automatically be submitted for recognition in Club Central.
You will be able to access Pathways on your mobile device, with a mobile app to follow in the future.
Pathways will be friendly and accessible to our members who are Visually Impaired.
You will be able to share your educational accomplishments directly to social media from Pathways.

When the new Base Camp system launches, the Pathways product offering will be revised to include six of the currently available paths. And dropping 5 of the existing paths.

Paths Being Retained

Paths Being Dropped

Dynamic Leadership Effective Coaching

Engaging Humor Innovative Planning

Motivational Strategies
Leadership Development

Presentation Mastery
Strategic Relationships

Persuasive Influence
Team Collaboration

Visionary Communication

The Pathways Education Program after the launch of the new LMS in mid-2024.

So. if you want any of the paths that are being dropped, you must order them prior to the rollout of the new system launch.

What are Explorations?

Following the new LMS launch in 2024, two explorations will be released, each comprised of three projects. These explorations will include new projects and focus on the topics of inclusive leadership and presenting yourself online. As leaders in a global organization, it is critical that we understand how to be inclusive of all people. Projects in the exploration focused on inclusive leadership will help members recognize and address unconscious bias, build cultural intelligence, and learn how to nurture supportive relationships.

Since 2020 and the start of the pandemic, members and prospective members have been requesting content that will help them present themselves well in the digital age. The projects in the exploration focused on presenting yourself online will help members learn how to look and sound their best online, manage meetings in the digital space, and conduct hybrid meetings. Will there be DCP credit for completing Explorations? A plan for individual credentials and DCP credit for work in explorations is still in development. A system will be put in place to ensure that members and clubs are recognized for work completed in these explorations. More information will be made available in advance of the exploration launch.

I am working in a path that will no longer be available for purchase when the new version of Base Camp rolls out. Will I be able to continue, and complete, my path?

Yes. Members who purchase Effective Coaching, Innovative Planning, Leadership Development, Strategic Relationships, or Team Collaboration prior to the rollout of the new system launch will be able to complete and receive credit for work in these paths. While projects in these paths will not have updated navigation or content following the transition, members working in these paths will still be able to access their educational content, complete projects, and receive credit for path and level completions using the updated and redesigned learning management system.

Will there be DCP credit for completing Explorations?

A plan for individual credentials and DCP credit for work in explorations is still in development. A system will be put in place to ensure that members and clubs are recognized for work completed in these explorations. More information will be made available in advance of the exploration launch.

All of these changes are highlighted in the recent letter from Matt Kinsey, DTM, International President 2022-2023 and Morag Mathieson, DTM, International President-Elect 2022-2023.

View the Original Letter here. See letter.

(https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?pli=1#search/matt+kinsey/FMfcgzGtwMfcZdhGcJDVgSNnTzVGgcXx)

Also, visit this F.A.Q. page for even more details. See FAQs. (https://www.toastmasters.org/education/education-programs-faq)