A Weekly Journal of Toastmasters International-Philippines
New Year, New Plans of TI: Revitalized Education Program
As the world changes, Toastmasters International is changing with it. That means offering more and better opportunities to grow and learn. Toward that end, the organization has exciting news to share: After much thought, research and analysis, Toastmasters is revitalizing its education program.
The first step of this journey began with the Board of Directors’ 2010 Strategic Plan, a blueprint for the future. The Board called for a renewed focus on leadership and a modernized communication program. Since then, time has been spent researching and analyzing the existing program by conducting surveys with current and former members. In addition, Board committees focused on identifying the skills, competencies and attributes learned through the education program, and helped to guide a project plan for the updated program.
The program will debut in the second half of 2014. This project, one of the organization’s most significant in recent memory, will have a profound impact on the lives of countless people. The participation of members is key to the success of the program.
The updated program will offer a clearer path for achieving education awards. In addition, a greater emphasis will be placed on developing relevant, real-world communication and leadership skills in a globally evolving marketplace. The core competencies members demonstrate will help them meet personal and professional goals.
Is the foundation of Toastmasters changing? No. The traditional core of our education system will stay firmly in place. Achievement and recognition remain at the heart of the process. However, the organization is taking the learning experience to the next level.
Technology will become a powerful tool. The revitalized program will marshal and refine online resources to boost self-directed learning. Members will be able to harness technology to improve speeches and meeting roles.
Members will be able to access educational materials through mobile web applications on smartphones and tablets. Video will become a key learning tool. Expanded digital content will be available, along with opportunities to reach around the globe and learn along with members in other lands.
With such far-reaching technologies at your fingertips, members can expand horizons on many levels. Toastmasters International aims to leverage the power of this global organization like never before.
Since last year, volunteers have started working with the developers of the revitalized program to ensure that the program meets the goals and objectives of all members and remains true to the foundation of the organization. These members are divided into two groups: Learning Masters and Ambassadors. They provide feedback on the enhanced education program and help to communicate its benefits.
District 75's Chief Ambassador is Johnny 'Pawe' Uy, who was once a District 75 Governor and International President and Second Place in the 2013 Semifinal Speech Contest. Working with him is a team of Ambassadors who are members of different clubs all over the Philippines. They are Annie Cel Cañete, Chappy Piramide, Eunice Ledesma, Ninio Sepulveda, Alessandra Zeta, Edivee Subla, Evelyn Olmilla, Elizabeth Pableo, Marilou Ranario, Jonathan Myl, Pearl Villamarzo, Remedios Santos, Voltaire Victoria and Joanna Katrina Magalong.
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