Education Programs FAQ

Base Camp Transition and Pathways Updates


  1. 1. Why did Toastmasters change the provider for the learning management system (Base Camp)?
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  1. 2. How do I log into the new Base Camp?
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  1. 3. When the new Base Camp launched, Toastmasters International updated the Pathways product offering. Why did this change take place?
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  1. 4. What are the long-term goals for the Toastmasters education program? What new content will be added?
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  1. 5. I am working in a path that is no longer available for purchase. What do I need to know about completing this path?
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  1. 6. Toastmasters updated the languages available for purchase as fully interactive paths on Base Camp. Why did this change take place?
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  1. 7. I am currently working in or prefer to work in my paths in Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Tamil, or Traditional Chinese. Will I still be able to work in these languages?
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  1. 8. What are the new explorations? Why were these topics selected?
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  1. 9. What credentials and Distinguished Club Program (DCP) credit will I get for completing projects in the explorations?
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Level 1 Update


  1. 10. An updated Level 1 with new projects was released on October 27, 2021. I purchased my path before this date. What Level 1 projects do I have access to on Base Camp?
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  1. 11. I was transitioned from the original Level 1 projects to the updated Level 1 projects. What do I need to know?
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  1. 12. I am a club officer. What do I need to do to support members who received the upgraded Level 1 in the new Base Camp?
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Base Camp


  1. 13. How will I know when Base Camp has planned outages or when updates will take place?
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  1. 14. Which browsers are best for accessing Base Camp?
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  1. 15. How do I use the new speech log feature in my projects on Base Camp? Is this required?
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  1. 16. Who are Base Camp managers, and what is their role?
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  1. 17. Who has Base Camp manager access?
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  1. 18. Which Base Camp managers are responsible for approving requests?
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Working in Pathways


  1. 19. How will I know which path is right for me?
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  1. 20. How many projects are in a path?
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  1. 21. Where can I find the evaluation resources for Pathways projects?
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  1. 22. Can I complete projects and levels in any order I choose?
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  1. 23. 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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  1. 24. How do I complete my path and receive a certificate of proficiency or a proficient badge?
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  1. 25. If I don't meet all the objectives of my project, can I still get credit for it?
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  1. 26. Do I need to have both a written and verbal evaluation to receive project credit?
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  1. 27. A member in my club is currently working in a printed path. How do they get credit for completing paths and levels?
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  1. 28. Does Pathways offer accessible educational materials for individuals who are visually impaired?
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Recognition and Awards


  1. 29. What types of recognition can I receive?
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  1. 30. How can I earn the Distinguished Toastmaster award (DTM)? What are the requirements?
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  1. 31. How can I access the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) project?
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  1. 32. How do education credentials work?
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  1. 33. How do I apply for an education award online?
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  1. 34. Are my achievements in the previous education programs still recognized?
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  1. 35. Do I have to complete a full year in a District leadership role to get District leadership credit to apply for an education award?
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  1. 36. Can I repeat the same path for award credit?
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  1. 37. Can I give and receive credit for two speeches done in one club meeting?
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Pathways Costs


  1. 38. What are the costs associated with Pathways?
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  1. 39. How many free paths do I get?
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  1. 40. I am a member of multiple clubs. Will I receive a new path for every club I join?
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  1. 41. Can I use a Toastmasters gift certificate to purchase a path?
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  1. 42. What is the return policy for educational materials?
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Speeches and Evaluations


  1. 43. Can I give speeches outside of my club for credit?
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  1. 44. What are the limitations on speech topics?
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  1. 45. Do the evaluator and speaker both need to be present when the speech being evaluated is presented?
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