Q: Can I be in more than one path at a time?
A: Yes you can. In fact, if you are a member of more than one club before roll out, you receive two free paths.
Q: Is it more expensive?
A: No, actually it is a little cheaper. Your first path is free, and your second path online is 20 dollars. That will get you to your DTM. For the traditional program it is $6.00 for each advanced manual, making it $24 dollars to get your DTM.
Q: What is base camp?
A: Base camp is where you access your online materials. On base camp you can find your evaluations, projects, videos, and interact with members of your club.
Q: How long do we have to finish in the traditional program?
A: It is two year from the day it rolls out in the very last region. There are seven roll out phases that are left before those two years will start.
Q: When will Pathways roll out?
A: Mid September
Q: Do you have to use Pathways online?
A: No, there is a printed version that you can bring with you. Another way to do this is you can print the Pathways projects straight from Base camp.
Q: I am new to Toastmasters. Should I wait to start in Pathways?
A: You can. Pathways will also honor your ice breaker, which is already online at https://www.toastmasters.org/websiteApps/Pathways/tm100101_SCORM12_20151004/tm100101/index.html
Q: Will they let me keep my current progress?
A: Your current level in Toastmasters, such as an Advanced Communicator Silver and Advanced Leader Bronze, will still be present in your title. However, you will start back to your Ice Breaker with Pathways.
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Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Reflecting on a Path
On January 31st, 2020 Lauralee Norris completed Level Five of Innovative Planning Path, one of the Paths offered in the Toastmasters Education Program Pathways. Lauralee is the only current member of Yaquina Toastmasters who has completed a full Path on Pathways.
Norris chose Innovative Planning because she wanted the challenge of developing a long term project, and seeing it through from conception to celebration. For her Path, Norris chose to explore topics that she was not familiar with, such as creating a podcast and presenting an hour long presentation at Oregon Coast Community College.
One of the projects required to complete the Innovative Planning Path is to complete a High Performance Leadership Project, which would be the second High Performance Leadership Project Norris has completed with Toastmasters. The first project focused on a public relations campaign to bring awareness to Yaquina Toastmasters. For Innovative Planning, Norris chose to use her position as a Pathways Guide to help spread information about the Pathways program, and make the program easier to understand for everyone. To do this, Norris created step-by-step guides and recorded videos to help other Toastmasters navigate the new education program.
Norris said that "for the new Pathways program, I wanted to lead by example and show that this new education system is meaningful for everyone to try." This is why she created over 70 blog posts and videos to help Toastmasters with this program.
When reflecting on her journey on Pathways, Norris felt like it has given her a variety of opportunities to experiment with new ways of public speaking, like her podcast project and trying out new public relations strategies. While there have been both ups and downs, Norris has enjoyed being able to use her skills as a Pathways Guide to become a mentor through her videos and blog posts for Toastmasters near and far.
Norris said that "throughout this journey to one completed Path on Pathways, I have become a mentor my fellow club members, grow as a speaker and become a more organized leader."
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Pathways Guide Review
Today was a special meeting, as there were no roles. President Brian opened the meeting by explaining how Pathways Guide Lauralee would be presenting the new Pathways program to our club. He also welcomed MIME Speaks, another club, to our meeting via Zoom, as well as a few other guests that were present on Zoom.
Lauralee started off by explaining how Toastmasters started with the basic manual under Ralph Smedley in the 1940s. She talked about how it had evolved to the traditional program that we recognize today, such as the Competent Communicator and Competent Leadership. Another thing she went over that the board of directors had World Headquarters review and refresh the education program. To do this, they looked at the basis that the current education program, and created the five primary core competencies. Those are: public speaking, interpersonal communication, strategic leadership, management, and confidence. From this, Toastmasters created ten paths.
She went over how each path starts with level one where the individual completes their ice breaker, evaluation and feedback, and research and presenting projects. From there the Paths vary to meet the individual's needs. Lauralee talked about how there are now badges where you are awarded for completing levels. One new thing about Pathways is you can give and receive badges from members. In her speech, she briefly talked about how the evaluation form had changed so it is now three pages long and is more specific to the speeches. The mentor program had also changed so that each mentor is trained by Toastmasters before receiving a mentee.
During the second section of her speech, Lauralee talked about how there is a new manual called the navigator that goes over club roles, and the Pathways program. She mentioned when choosing your Path, the in print does cost more but the first Path is covered by your Toastmasters dues. The second Path is the one that costs. Lauralee also talked about the online assessment that helps you decide which Path is the best one for you, including how there are short questions, and it is based on your goals and needs. Once you have selected your Path, you begin working on Base camp, if you are working online.
Lauralee talked about the fact that the meetings will not run longer due to Pathways, and Table Topics, evaluations and club roles will all still be a part of Toastmasters. Due to Pathways rolling out, the Distinguished Club Program added new education goals so you could have either levels from Pathways or advancements in the traditional program for two years.
Lauralee started off by explaining how Toastmasters started with the basic manual under Ralph Smedley in the 1940s. She talked about how it had evolved to the traditional program that we recognize today, such as the Competent Communicator and Competent Leadership. Another thing she went over that the board of directors had World Headquarters review and refresh the education program. To do this, they looked at the basis that the current education program, and created the five primary core competencies. Those are: public speaking, interpersonal communication, strategic leadership, management, and confidence. From this, Toastmasters created ten paths.
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During the second section of her speech, Lauralee talked about how there is a new manual called the navigator that goes over club roles, and the Pathways program. She mentioned when choosing your Path, the in print does cost more but the first Path is covered by your Toastmasters dues. The second Path is the one that costs. Lauralee also talked about the online assessment that helps you decide which Path is the best one for you, including how there are short questions, and it is based on your goals and needs. Once you have selected your Path, you begin working on Base camp, if you are working online.
Lauralee talked about the fact that the meetings will not run longer due to Pathways, and Table Topics, evaluations and club roles will all still be a part of Toastmasters. Due to Pathways rolling out, the Distinguished Club Program added new education goals so you could have either levels from Pathways or advancements in the traditional program for two years.
Friday, December 9, 2016
Toastmasters Pathways
Have you heard of Toastmasters Pathways?
Toastmasters Pathways is scheduled to roll out to all the districts in January of 2018 after a pilot in January of 2017. So what is this change in Toastmasters?
Toastmasters Pathways is a new education program that will be implemented worldwide. According to The Possibilities of Pathways, an article in the Toastmasters magazine, it is supposed to keep the basis of the current program, but combined the leadership and communication manuals to create a more comprehensive program.
What is new?
There will be an online component where you can take surveys, do activities, and go through the manuals. After taking an assessment, Toastmasters will select a path they think that is the best fit for your skills and weaknesses, however you are free to choose from any of the paths regardless of your test results. The paths include Motivational Strategies, Presentation Mastery, Leadership Development, Persuasive Influence, Effective Coaching, and more (Possibilities of Pathways). These paths also include several different project topics such as how to motivate others, and using presentation software (Possibilities of Pathways).
There are five levels of this program:
1. Mastering Fundamentals
2. Learning Your Style
3. Increasing Your Knowledge
4. Building Skills
5. Demonstrating Expertise
Want to know more? Go to our Facebook page Newport Toastmasters to read the whole article!
Toastmasters Pathways is a new education program that will be implemented worldwide. According to The Possibilities of Pathways, an article in the Toastmasters magazine, it is supposed to keep the basis of the current program, but combined the leadership and communication manuals to create a more comprehensive program.
What is new?
There will be an online component where you can take surveys, do activities, and go through the manuals. After taking an assessment, Toastmasters will select a path they think that is the best fit for your skills and weaknesses, however you are free to choose from any of the paths regardless of your test results. The paths include Motivational Strategies, Presentation Mastery, Leadership Development, Persuasive Influence, Effective Coaching, and more (Possibilities of Pathways). These paths also include several different project topics such as how to motivate others, and using presentation software (Possibilities of Pathways).
There are five levels of this program:
1. Mastering Fundamentals
2. Learning Your Style
3. Increasing Your Knowledge
4. Building Skills
5. Demonstrating Expertise
Want to know more? Go to our Facebook page Newport Toastmasters to read the whole article!
Saturday, July 22, 2017
The current program and Pathways
Your progress toward awards in the traditional education program won’t be transferable to Pathways because the projects and structure of learning in the programs are different. However, you still have plenty of time to complete awards you are working toward. When Pathways rolls out into the last two regions—regions 8 and 9—there will be a two-year transition period to allow you the opportunity to complete your work and move over to Pathways.
Please note: Any service you have completed as a club or district leader that has not been applied toward an award can be used to fulfill your next education award in the current program or Pathways (including club leadership, district leadership, club sponsor, club mentor, club coach, Youth Leadership Program and Speechcraft).
(https://www.toastmasters.org/Education/Pathways/FAQ)
Sunday, July 23, 2017
What are Pathways Guides
Pathways Guides are integral members of the Pathways launch team. Pathways Guides work closely with the Chief Ambassador and Program Quality Director, while partnering with an Ambassador to visit each club and prepare you for the arrival of Pathways. They are a club’s first point of contact for all Pathways questions and will help with training, supporting the vice president education and more.
These guides will give a presentation on how the new education program will work from Toastmasters International.
These guides will give a presentation on how the new education program will work from Toastmasters International.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Have you heard of Toastmasters Pathways?
Toastmasters Pathways is scheduled to roll out to all the districts in January of 2018 after a pilot in January of 2017. So what is this change in Toastmasters?
Toastmasters Pathways is a new education program that will be implemented worldwide. According to The Possibilities of Pathways, an article in the Toastmasters magazine, it is supposed to keep the basis of the current program, but combined the leadership and communication manuals to create a more comprehensive program.
What is new?
There will be an online component where you can take surveys, do activities, and go through the manuals. After taking an assessment, Toastmasters will select a path they think that is the best fit for your skills and weaknesses, however you are free to choose from any of the paths regardless of your test results. The paths include Motivational Strategies, Presentation Mastery, Leadership Development, Persuasive Influence, Effective Coaching, and more (Possibilities of Pathways). These paths also include several different project topics such as how to motivate others, and using presentation software (Possibilities of Pathways).
There are five levels of this program:
1. Mastering Fundamentals
2. Learning Your Style
3. Increasing Your Knowledge
4. Building Skills
5. Demonstrating Expertise
Want to know more? Go to our Facebook page Newport Toastmasters to read the whole article!
Toastmasters Pathways is a new education program that will be implemented worldwide. According to The Possibilities of Pathways, an article in the Toastmasters magazine, it is supposed to keep the basis of the current program, but combined the leadership and communication manuals to create a more comprehensive program.
What is new?
There will be an online component where you can take surveys, do activities, and go through the manuals. After taking an assessment, Toastmasters will select a path they think that is the best fit for your skills and weaknesses, however you are free to choose from any of the paths regardless of your test results. The paths include Motivational Strategies, Presentation Mastery, Leadership Development, Persuasive Influence, Effective Coaching, and more (Possibilities of Pathways). These paths also include several different project topics such as how to motivate others, and using presentation software (Possibilities of Pathways).
There are five levels of this program:
1. Mastering Fundamentals
2. Learning Your Style
3. Increasing Your Knowledge
4. Building Skills
5. Demonstrating Expertise
Want to know more? Go to our Facebook page Newport Toastmasters to read the whole article!
Friday, November 10, 2017
November 7th meeting
The Toastmaster of the day was Brian, who ran the business meeting. We celebrated our seven new members and over 400 visits to our blog in the last month. During the business portion, we talked about how we have assigned mentors, and going to different businesses to talk to them about Toastmasters.
Our first speaker of the day was Brian H, who talked about how estates work. He suggested that, when planning your estate, you use a lawyer who has several years of estate experience. One of the problems with estate law is that there are several different laws for different possessions. Brian said that personal Facebook pages have their own law on how to deal with them, as do homes, clothes and other possessions. His evaluator was Diane, who said he did a very good job at meeting the requirements of the third speech. She suggested that he should talk about Oregon specific estate law.
The second speaker of the day was Julie, a new member of Yaquina Toastmasters. She talked about her Pathways experience. When looking at Pathways, she decided that she was falling in love, and like all people in love there were problems but she was able to overlook them. After she started in Pathways, Julie decided to start a blog on her experience. You can read that blog at:
http://pathwaysexperience.blogspot.co.uk/ She talked about how her blog highlights both what is wrong and what is great about Pathways.For what is wrong, Julie said how to fix the problems. If you wanted to read about her experience with Yaquina Toastmasters, you can use this link:
http://pathwaysexperience.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/joining-pathways-zone-tm-club.html
This speech was a reflection on her Pathways experience. Janci was her evaluator, and commented on the fact that on Zoom, you have only a small view of a person's body language. She thought that Julie did really well telling about her experience. One thing that Janci suggested was that Julie focus on her facial expressions because on camera, that is the main focus.
Lauralee was the general evaluator of the day. She said we had a great meeting despite some temporary glitches. To start, she complimented Brian on starting on time and for Brian asking for the times very often. When talking to Diane, Lauralee complemented Diane using the manual to highlight the speech. One thing she mention is Diane could mention something specific to improve on that is in the manual. To Janci, Lauralee like how she used the sandwich method, and was very positive with her suggestions. Something Lauralee suggested to Janci is to highlight the evaluation form more, and mention what is it she is evaluating for.
There were no table topics for the day. The timer of the day was Dale. The grammarian of the day was Laurie.
Our first speaker of the day was Brian H, who talked about how estates work. He suggested that, when planning your estate, you use a lawyer who has several years of estate experience. One of the problems with estate law is that there are several different laws for different possessions. Brian said that personal Facebook pages have their own law on how to deal with them, as do homes, clothes and other possessions. His evaluator was Diane, who said he did a very good job at meeting the requirements of the third speech. She suggested that he should talk about Oregon specific estate law.
The second speaker of the day was Julie, a new member of Yaquina Toastmasters. She talked about her Pathways experience. When looking at Pathways, she decided that she was falling in love, and like all people in love there were problems but she was able to overlook them. After she started in Pathways, Julie decided to start a blog on her experience. You can read that blog at:
http://pathwaysexperience.blogspot.co.uk/ She talked about how her blog highlights both what is wrong and what is great about Pathways.For what is wrong, Julie said how to fix the problems. If you wanted to read about her experience with Yaquina Toastmasters, you can use this link:
http://pathwaysexperience.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/joining-pathways-zone-tm-club.html
This speech was a reflection on her Pathways experience. Janci was her evaluator, and commented on the fact that on Zoom, you have only a small view of a person's body language. She thought that Julie did really well telling about her experience. One thing that Janci suggested was that Julie focus on her facial expressions because on camera, that is the main focus.
Lauralee was the general evaluator of the day. She said we had a great meeting despite some temporary glitches. To start, she complimented Brian on starting on time and for Brian asking for the times very often. When talking to Diane, Lauralee complemented Diane using the manual to highlight the speech. One thing she mention is Diane could mention something specific to improve on that is in the manual. To Janci, Lauralee like how she used the sandwich method, and was very positive with her suggestions. Something Lauralee suggested to Janci is to highlight the evaluation form more, and mention what is it she is evaluating for.
There were no table topics for the day. The timer of the day was Dale. The grammarian of the day was Laurie.
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Pathways FAQ
What is base camp?
Base camp is where members can access their curriculum that they have chosen for Pathways. After selecting a Path, members will need to log into toastmasters.org and click "Pathways" on the menu bar. Next, members select "Go To Base Camp" and then "Access my Path Through Base Camp", select "Log in as a Member".
How many Paths are there?
Currently, eleven Paths have been released.
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Currently, there are 14 projects that are completed throughout the five levels. Ten of these projects are required and then four projects are elective. Each project requires the member to give one speech.
Can work in the Legacy program be applied to Pathways?
No, only leadership roles held that have not been applied toward an award in the Legacy program can be used in Pathways.
No, only leadership roles held that have not been applied toward an award in the Legacy program can be used in Pathways.
How do you get DTM in Pathways?
Complete two Paths
Serve as a club officer for 12 months
Serve as a district officer for 12 months
Serve as a club mentor or coach
Serve as a club sponsor or conduct a Speechcraft or Youth Leadership program.
Complete the DTM project.
What is a DTM project?
In order to receive DTM, each member is required to create and implement a project they designed. The project is available upon the request of the member after they have completed Level 3 of the second Pathway. A member can request this from the Education Services Team by phone at +1 720-439-5050 or by email at EducationProgram@toastmasters.org.
Can I access all of the projects when I pay for the Path?
Yes, all of the projects are open.
Friday, March 30, 2018
Toastmasters Made the Difference by Leanna Lindquist
When I first met Lauralee Norris, I thought she was a high school student. That was about two years ago when I was a guest at Yaquina Toastmasters Club in Newport, Oregon. It was obvious Lauralee was an integral part of the club. She joined in 2015 while taking an online public speaking class. She was required to film her speeches and present them to an audience of five or more. Her dad, Brian, suggested she give her speeches at his Toastmasters club. This was a match made in heaven for Lauralee, and it turns out for her club too. She completed the first four speeches in her Competent Communicator Manual while taking the class.
Her father’s job took the family from Portland, Oregon to Newport in 2014. Lauralee is the youngest of four girls, and the only one still at home. She enjoys singing in her school* choir and
is taking private guitar lessons. She was part of the NASA Team for the solar eclipse.And, she does
Toastmasters. A lot of Toastmasters. Lauralee received her Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree to go to Oregon State University from Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC). This program has allowed her to earn guaranteed transferable credits to Oregon State University (OSU). At the age of twenty, Lauralee is a junior in college. She is enrolled online with OSU for finance courses. She is also enrolled at OCCC for her electives. Between the two part-time enrollments, she is a
full-time student. Her goal is a Business Marketing Degree. Passing the Series 66 exam (The Uniform Combined State Law Examination also called the Series 66 exam is designed to qualify candidates as both securities agents and investment adviser representatives) will allow her to register as an investment adviser representative. By enrolling in both programs and living at home, it makes college affordable. Clearly Lauralee is planning ahead for her financial security.
This is Lauralee’s second year as VP Public Relations. She keeps up the club’s Facebook Page which reaches 3000 through shares and likes. She posts regularly on the District 7 Facebook Group. She maintains the club website, YouTube channel, and Google+. Lauralee shared, “People from across the country come to our blog just for what we have about Pathways.” Her efforts have been
responsible for club members being on the radio and write-ups in the newspaper (which required her to learn to write press releases). Lauralee has helped Yaquina Toastmasters be well known in Newport.
Yaquina has become a hybrid club thanks to Lauralee and her expertise with the Zoom online platform. The club currently has 5 online members. One is a wildland firefighter who has tried to find a permanent club for years. He is never in one location more than three months at a time. After visiting the club, he joined as an online member. The club has members from Wisconsin, Nebraska, and London. Some joined because of her YouTube videos. They wanted to start Pathways right away and not wait for it to roll out in their own Districts. The club uses a Google spreadsheet to sign up for roles. A local member travels for work and is able to stay active in the club using Zoom. Soon they will welcome a member from the Galapagos. Being a hybrid club has been a boost to the club’s membership numbers. Their lighthearted meetings, that help people get over the fear of public speaking, attract new members to the club. Professionals are joining to improve their speaking skills, to become better trainers, and to speak to the media. The club has a long history of coaching the Newport Loyalty Days & Sea Fair Festival princesses with their speeches. They are vying for scholarships based on the speeches they give. By the way, the club has earned 10 goals.
When Yaquina Toastmasters held a meeting for Rotary, Lauralee served as Topicsmaster. One of the attendees, a business owner, was impressed wth how she handled her portion of the meeting. After seeing all that Lauralee does as the VP Public Relations, she called her in for an interview. Financial Freedom Wealth Management Group hired her to manage their public relations and social media. Bateman Funeral Home, Affordable Burial and Cremation hired her to manage their website and social media. She credits Toastmasters as the reason for learning how. Toastmasters also helped with her role as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Club president. And, it helped her complete her communication classes. “I am confident talking to others.” she says. “I feel comfortable leading other people.” Lauralee believes in the education program and likes the variety of speeches she can give. Lauralee loves teaching. To help orient new members in her club, she created a 5-7 minute speech on how to fill out a Competent Leader Manual. Her love for teaching inspired her to become a Pathways Guide. She completed her Pathways training for clubs in District 7. She will be training online clubs. Members of her club have completed levels 1-5. She likes the relevancy of Pathways. Innovative Planning is her Path. She is in level 3. Lauralee is looking forward to other new paths, especially Storytelling, which is one she has heard will be coming in the future. Lauralee will finish her Advanced Communicator Gold before she goes further in Pathways. Her High Performance Leadership Project is a *public relations campaign that finishes this month. She will easily wrap up the three required speeches. Her last requirement to earn her DTM, in the traditional program, is to start a new club. She is already working on it. I don’t know for sure, but my guess is Lauralee is the youngest Toastmaster in District 7. I am sure she will be our youngest Distinguished Toastmaster. Lauralee wisely tapped into what Toastmasters has to offer. I predict when she graduates and applies for a job she will be head and shoulders above all her competitors. She is confident and articulate. She will go far.
*corrected for accuracy
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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Practicing Public Speaking from Home
With the spread of COVID-19 and the cancellation of in-person meetings, some Toastmasters have been wanting to keep up their skills while on break from regular meetings. There are a variety of ways to continue practicing your public speaking skills at home. Here are five ways to keep your public speaking skills strong during the break.
1. Join an online Toastmasters club
There are several hybrid clubs and online clubs that you can attend while your traditional club is on break. Additionally, your home club could consider moving online during this pandemic.
To look up online Toastmasters clubs, follow this link: https://www.toastmasters.org/Resources/Online-Clubs-List
2. Start a podcast
One of the projects for Pathways is to start a podcast. This would be a great time to look into how to complete that project. What topic would you want your podcast themed around? How long would you want your podcast to run? The possibilities are endless!
You can see the official Toastmasters podcasts to get some ideas here: https://www.toastmasters.org/resources/news-and-announcements/podcasts
3. Start a blog
While on this break, you could start a blog or a vlog, which is a video based blog. The Toastmasters blog project requires 8 posts within a month. With the break from in person meetings, this is a great time to get started on your blog so you have time to reflect on what you learned.
You can find information on how to create the blog on Pathways.
4. Record Live on Social Media speeches
If you are still on the Legacy program, you can work on the Interpretative Reading manual by reading your selected pieces live on social media, such as Facebook. For the Pathways program, level four has an elective of creating a social media presence.
You can find information on how to use live to continue giving speeches in Pathways or on the traditional program.
5. Write speeches to give to your club later
While on break, you can use this time to read through different projects and brainstorm speeches that would fulfill them. This is a great time to explore the Pathways platform and plan out which speeches you would like to give to complete them.
1. Join an online Toastmasters club
There are several hybrid clubs and online clubs that you can attend while your traditional club is on break. Additionally, your home club could consider moving online during this pandemic.
To look up online Toastmasters clubs, follow this link: https://www.toastmasters.org/Resources/Online-Clubs-List
2. Start a podcast
One of the projects for Pathways is to start a podcast. This would be a great time to look into how to complete that project. What topic would you want your podcast themed around? How long would you want your podcast to run? The possibilities are endless!
You can see the official Toastmasters podcasts to get some ideas here: https://www.toastmasters.org/resources/news-and-announcements/podcasts
3. Start a blog
While on this break, you could start a blog or a vlog, which is a video based blog. The Toastmasters blog project requires 8 posts within a month. With the break from in person meetings, this is a great time to get started on your blog so you have time to reflect on what you learned.
You can find information on how to create the blog on Pathways.
4. Record Live on Social Media speeches
If you are still on the Legacy program, you can work on the Interpretative Reading manual by reading your selected pieces live on social media, such as Facebook. For the Pathways program, level four has an elective of creating a social media presence.
You can find information on how to use live to continue giving speeches in Pathways or on the traditional program.
5. Write speeches to give to your club later
While on break, you can use this time to read through different projects and brainstorm speeches that would fulfill them. This is a great time to explore the Pathways platform and plan out which speeches you would like to give to complete them.
Friday, September 8, 2017
Recent Pathways Questions
Q: What is the difference for DTM between the traditional program and Pathways?
A: To get to DTM in the traditional program, you need to complete the Advanced Communicator Gold and Advanced Leader Silver. This includes being in leadership positions and going through six advanced manuals. In contrast, Pathways requires you to complete two Paths, which include five manuals each. As an officer, you need to serve for twelve months in your club, as well as a district officer, just like today.
Other requirements:
Serve as a club mentor or coach.
Serve as a club sponsor or conduct a Speechcraft or Youth Leadership program.
Complete the DTM project. (Members are required to create and implement a project of their own design, in which they demonstrate the skills and expertise they have gained.)
Q: What do you get free?
A:Your first Path is free in Pathways. This means you get all five levels of that Path for free.
Q: How are the levels different than our manuals now?
A:
This is an example of what a path would look like. In Pathways, the levels are broken down into projects where there are steps to completing each, like a survey, journaling activity, speech, and the reflection. In contrast, the traditional system would have you give a speech, such as competent communicator seven where you would need to research a topic and present it.
A: To get to DTM in the traditional program, you need to complete the Advanced Communicator Gold and Advanced Leader Silver. This includes being in leadership positions and going through six advanced manuals. In contrast, Pathways requires you to complete two Paths, which include five manuals each. As an officer, you need to serve for twelve months in your club, as well as a district officer, just like today.
Other requirements:
Serve as a club mentor or coach.
Serve as a club sponsor or conduct a Speechcraft or Youth Leadership program.
Complete the DTM project. (Members are required to create and implement a project of their own design, in which they demonstrate the skills and expertise they have gained.)
Q: What do you get free?
A:Your first Path is free in Pathways. This means you get all five levels of that Path for free.
Q: How are the levels different than our manuals now?
A:
This is an example of what a path would look like. In Pathways, the levels are broken down into projects where there are steps to completing each, like a survey, journaling activity, speech, and the reflection. In contrast, the traditional system would have you give a speech, such as competent communicator seven where you would need to research a topic and present it.
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Pathways Questions: Cost and Differences
Q: What is the difference for DTM between the traditional program and Pathways?
A: To get to DTM in the traditional program, you need to complete the Advanced Communicator Gold and Advanced Leader Silver. This includes being in leadership positions and going through six advanced manuals. In contrast, Pathways requires you to complete two Paths, which include five manuals each. As an officer, you need to serve for twelve months in your club, as well as a district officer, just like today.
Other requirements:
Serve as a club mentor or coach.
Serve as a club sponsor or conduct a Speechcraft or Youth Leadership program.
Complete the DTM project. (Members are required to create and implement a project of their own design, in which they demonstrate the skills and expertise they have gained.)
Q: What do you get free?
A:Your first Path is free in Pathways. This means you get all five levels of that Path for free.
Q: How are the levels different than our manuals now?
A:
This is an example of what a path would look like. In Pathways, the levels are broken down into projects where there are steps to completing each, like a survey, journaling activity, speech, and the reflection. In contrast, the traditional system would have you give a speech, such as competent communicator seven where you would need to research a topic and present it.
A: To get to DTM in the traditional program, you need to complete the Advanced Communicator Gold and Advanced Leader Silver. This includes being in leadership positions and going through six advanced manuals. In contrast, Pathways requires you to complete two Paths, which include five manuals each. As an officer, you need to serve for twelve months in your club, as well as a district officer, just like today.
Other requirements:
Serve as a club mentor or coach.
Serve as a club sponsor or conduct a Speechcraft or Youth Leadership program.
Complete the DTM project. (Members are required to create and implement a project of their own design, in which they demonstrate the skills and expertise they have gained.)
Q: What do you get free?
A:Your first Path is free in Pathways. This means you get all five levels of that Path for free.
Q: How are the levels different than our manuals now?
A:
This is an example of what a path would look like. In Pathways, the levels are broken down into projects where there are steps to completing each, like a survey, journaling activity, speech, and the reflection. In contrast, the traditional system would have you give a speech, such as competent communicator seven where you would need to research a topic and present it.
Saturday, July 22, 2017
What are the Chief Ambassadors
Chief Ambassadors and Ambassadors:
These members of the Pathways support team are vital to the development and success of Pathways. Chief Ambassadors and Ambassadors provide leadership, and build excitement for Pathways by inspiring, educating and supporting members within their district. They work with the Pathways Guides to educate the clubs on the new Pathways programs.
These members of the Pathways support team are vital to the development and success of Pathways. Chief Ambassadors and Ambassadors provide leadership, and build excitement for Pathways by inspiring, educating and supporting members within their district. They work with the Pathways Guides to educate the clubs on the new Pathways programs.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Pathways- Adding Roles
There are a few educational requirements for Pathways. The Paths are organized into levels, which are then broken down into projects. For level one, there are three projects, which include speeches like the ice breaker and the research speech. In this program, Pathways, members are also required to fulfill meeting roles. To do this, members must add when they have fulfilled meeting roles on basecamp. A club leader cannot do this for a member.
How to do this:
1. Log onto Toastmasters.org
2. Go to education, click Pathways
3. Click begin my journey, and log in as a member
4. When on basecamp, hover over the gear and go to "my account"
5. Scroll down to the different rolls. Make sure to press "save" afterwards.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Returning members with Pathways
For a returning member of Toastmasters:
A member who reinstates after Pathways has launched in their district or region will receive information to begin in Pathways. However, they are welcome to work in the current program, Pathways, or both until the two-year transition period ends.
A member who reinstates after Pathways has launched in their district or region will receive information to begin in Pathways. However, they are welcome to work in the current program, Pathways, or both until the two-year transition period ends.
Monday, April 2, 2018
Having Buyers Remorse?
*Taken directly from Toastmasters International
The Pathways Return Policy is as follows:
1. There are no refunds on educational materials or customized items (e.g., engraved items, certificates). All other items may be returned for a refund as long as the member contacts Toastmasters International within 30 days of receipt of the item; after 30 days no refunds can be initiated. Returned items must be in like-new condition.
2. Educational materials and all other non-customized items can be exchanged as long as the member contacts Toastmasters International within 30 days of receipt of the item. Exchanges of paths in the Pathways learning experience are limited to one path per member, per program year. After 30 days no exchanges can be initiated.
3. The new item for an exchange must be selected at the time the exchange is made; members are not given a “credit” to select a new item at a later time.
4. Any time an item is being returned or exchanged, including when it is exchanged due to damage or a shipping error, Toastmasters International reserves the right to require that the original item be returned to Toastmasters International and/or require a photo of the damage. When a damaged item must be sent back to Toastmasters International, the replacement item, if applicable, will be sent after the returned item is received at World Headquarters.
5. For exchanges due to item(s) being incorrect or damaged when the member receives them, the item(s) will be replaced at no cost to the member. Depending on the member’s location, Toastmasters International may provide a return label for the member to use or reimbursement to the member after he/she incurs the expense.
6. When items are returned to Toastmasters International for a return or exchange that is not due to a shipping error or damage, the member will pay:
The cost of shipping the original item back to World Headquarters, in all cases.
The cost of shipping the new item to the member, in the case of an exchange.
7. The 25 fee that members pay when ordering a path in print is not refundable, even when the member is exchanging a print path for an online path. (This applies to Pathways materials only.)
8. When an online path is added to a member’s Base Camp transcript as part of an exchange, the member will receive completion credit in the transcript for any Level 1 projects that were already complete in the path the member is returning. (This applies to Pathways materials only.)
9. Educational materials belong to the person for whom they were ordered; they are not transferable between or among members.
The Pathways Return Policy is as follows:
1. There are no refunds on educational materials or customized items (e.g., engraved items, certificates). All other items may be returned for a refund as long as the member contacts Toastmasters International within 30 days of receipt of the item; after 30 days no refunds can be initiated. Returned items must be in like-new condition.
2. Educational materials and all other non-customized items can be exchanged as long as the member contacts Toastmasters International within 30 days of receipt of the item. Exchanges of paths in the Pathways learning experience are limited to one path per member, per program year. After 30 days no exchanges can be initiated.
3. The new item for an exchange must be selected at the time the exchange is made; members are not given a “credit” to select a new item at a later time.
4. Any time an item is being returned or exchanged, including when it is exchanged due to damage or a shipping error, Toastmasters International reserves the right to require that the original item be returned to Toastmasters International and/or require a photo of the damage. When a damaged item must be sent back to Toastmasters International, the replacement item, if applicable, will be sent after the returned item is received at World Headquarters.
5. For exchanges due to item(s) being incorrect or damaged when the member receives them, the item(s) will be replaced at no cost to the member. Depending on the member’s location, Toastmasters International may provide a return label for the member to use or reimbursement to the member after he/she incurs the expense.
6. When items are returned to Toastmasters International for a return or exchange that is not due to a shipping error or damage, the member will pay:
The cost of shipping the original item back to World Headquarters, in all cases.
The cost of shipping the new item to the member, in the case of an exchange.
7. The 25 fee that members pay when ordering a path in print is not refundable, even when the member is exchanging a print path for an online path. (This applies to Pathways materials only.)
8. When an online path is added to a member’s Base Camp transcript as part of an exchange, the member will receive completion credit in the transcript for any Level 1 projects that were already complete in the path the member is returning. (This applies to Pathways materials only.)
9. Educational materials belong to the person for whom they were ordered; they are not transferable between or among members.
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Pathways Questions: Technical and progress
Q: Can I be in more than one path at a time?
A: Yes you can. In fact, if you are a member of more than one club before roll out, you receive two free paths.
Q: Is it more expensive?
A: No, actually it is a little cheaper. Your first path is free, and your second path online is 20 dollars. That will get you to your DTM. For the traditional program it is $6.00 for each advanced manual, making it $24 dollars to get your DTM.
Q: What is base camp?
A: Base camp is where you access your online materials. On base camp you can find your evaluations, projects, videos, and interact with members of your club.
Q: How long do we have to finish in the traditional program?
A: It is two year from the day it rolls out in the very last region. There are seven roll out phases that are left before those two years will start.
Q: Why is in not letting me see my project?
A: There could be a few reasons for that. If you have not reached that level, you cannot see the projects yet. If your pop-up blocker is on, your computer is refusing to open it. It will come up in a new window so check your windows to see if it is there.
Q: Do you have to use Pathways online?
A: No, there is a printed version that you can bring with you. Another way to do this is you can print the Pathways projects straight from Base camp.
Q: Will they let me keep my current progress?
A: Your current level in Toastmasters, such as an Advanced Communicator Silver and Advanced Leader Bronze, will still be present in your title. However, you will start back to your Ice Breaker with Pathways.
A: Yes you can. In fact, if you are a member of more than one club before roll out, you receive two free paths.
Q: Is it more expensive?
A: No, actually it is a little cheaper. Your first path is free, and your second path online is 20 dollars. That will get you to your DTM. For the traditional program it is $6.00 for each advanced manual, making it $24 dollars to get your DTM.
Q: What is base camp?
A: Base camp is where you access your online materials. On base camp you can find your evaluations, projects, videos, and interact with members of your club.
Q: How long do we have to finish in the traditional program?
A: It is two year from the day it rolls out in the very last region. There are seven roll out phases that are left before those two years will start.
Q: Why is in not letting me see my project?
A: There could be a few reasons for that. If you have not reached that level, you cannot see the projects yet. If your pop-up blocker is on, your computer is refusing to open it. It will come up in a new window so check your windows to see if it is there.
Q: Do you have to use Pathways online?
A: No, there is a printed version that you can bring with you. Another way to do this is you can print the Pathways projects straight from Base camp.
Q: Will they let me keep my current progress?
A: Your current level in Toastmasters, such as an Advanced Communicator Silver and Advanced Leader Bronze, will still be present in your title. However, you will start back to your Ice Breaker with Pathways.
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Pathways Mentor Program
"The mentor projects cover a wide range of topics from understanding your role as a mentor and assessing your readiness through a comprehensive assignment that includes a six-month mentoring commitment. To be designated a Pathways Mentor, you must be a member in good standing for six months, and complete one entire path in Pathways as well as the Pathways Mentor Program." (taken from the mentor description).
- the first project, “Prepare to Mentor,” is designed to help you clarify your goals and expectations.
- Remember, a mentor is a guide who helps each protégé find their own way. Though there may be opportunities to coach, or give specific instruction, your most important job is to listen to your protégé, guide them to information and provide the support they need to reach their goals.
There are three parts to the new mentor program. The first is prepare to mentor, where you determine personal goals as a mentor and recognize the skills you have. This project also helps to identify your strengths and areas of specialty. The second project is called Mentoring, where you get your first protégé. This project is lengthy and has several steps involved. The protégé will fill out their success plan with you, and there is also a protégé self assessment to be completed. Both the mentor and protégé get evaluated in this project. At the end of this project, you will give a speech.
The last project is called advanced mentoring, where you will become a mentor for a minimum of six months. In this project, you have an evaluation like the second project, as well as the protégé success plan, but Advanced Mentoring is a more in depth project. You need to meet with you protégé every month to check in with your goals, and at the end of the project, you are going to give a speech on how the mentorship went.
- the first project, “Prepare to Mentor,” is designed to help you clarify your goals and expectations.
- Remember, a mentor is a guide who helps each protégé find their own way. Though there may be opportunities to coach, or give specific instruction, your most important job is to listen to your protégé, guide them to information and provide the support they need to reach their goals.
There are three parts to the new mentor program. The first is prepare to mentor, where you determine personal goals as a mentor and recognize the skills you have. This project also helps to identify your strengths and areas of specialty. The second project is called Mentoring, where you get your first protégé. This project is lengthy and has several steps involved. The protégé will fill out their success plan with you, and there is also a protégé self assessment to be completed. Both the mentor and protégé get evaluated in this project. At the end of this project, you will give a speech.
The last project is called advanced mentoring, where you will become a mentor for a minimum of six months. In this project, you have an evaluation like the second project, as well as the protégé success plan, but Advanced Mentoring is a more in depth project. You need to meet with you protégé every month to check in with your goals, and at the end of the project, you are going to give a speech on how the mentorship went.
Monday, September 18, 2017
Tips for Pathways
Tip One:
Make sure to sign into Toastmasters.org and go to the education Pathways page.
Tip Two:
Find your quick start guide to see how to find Pathways and Basecamp.
Tip Three:
Check to see if your popup blocker is on for Toastmasters.org.
Make sure to sign into Toastmasters.org and go to the education Pathways page.
Tip Two:
Find your quick start guide to see how to find Pathways and Basecamp.
Tip Three:
Check to see if your popup blocker is on for Toastmasters.org.
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