Toastmasters Basecamp Demonstration

Introduction

• The demonstration focuses on the Toastmasters website, particularly the new Basecamp.
• Members’ login process remains unchanged; they log into the Toastmasters website and access Basecamp from “my home” via a "Go to Basecamp" tile.
• Discussion of path purchase process and changes.

Path Selection Process

• Path selection process is unchanged.
• Members select paths via the Learning Hub.
• Updated Pathways content available in multiple languages (Arabic, English, French, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese).
• PDFs available for discontinued languages (Japanese, Korean, Tamil, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese).
• Six updated paths available: Engaging Humor, Dynamic Leadership, Motivational Strategies, Persuasive Influence, Presentation Mastery, Visionary Communication.
• Legacy paths (Effective Coaching, Innovative Planning, etc.) still accessible for members who purchased them before transition, but not for sale.

Logging into Basecamp

• Log in from “my home” or the Learning Hub.
• "Privacy and Consents" page appears for new logins; delays can be resolved by refreshing or clearing browser history.
• Upon login, members land on the “paths and learning” page.

Paths and Learning Page

• Shows active paths and suggested learning courses based on role and path progress.
• Allows purchase of additional paths.
• Transferred member progress from Club Central to Basecamp.
• Issues with path completion should be addressed with club officers or Education Program.

Basecamp Features

• Paths include a structured method for marking levels and paths complete.
• Legacy paths have the same structure as current paths but are not mobile-optimized.
• Updated continuing paths are mobile-friendly.

Project and Path Completion

• Projects include resources linked in the project’s resources section.
• “Know-Wonder-Learned” tool for reflection.
• Project completion checklist and evaluation criteria included.
• Speech log allows tracking speech details and sending evaluation requests.
• Path completion requires completion of the "Reflect on Your Path" project.

Electives in Paths

• Levels 3, 4, 5 include required projects and electives.
• Members select and complete electives to mark levels complete.
• Electives menu shows available electives with descriptions.

Path Completion and Club Credit

• Path completion requires marking levels 1-5 and completing the path completion section.
• Credit is not applied in Club Central or for DCP until approved by a Basecamp Manager.
• Applies to all paths, including legacy and new paths like Engaging Humor.