Conference Presentation, 2013

1. PASHTO BLENDED LEARNING
Diplomatic Language Services
Daniela Schiano di Cola

2. Introduction
Pashto Blended Learning (PBL) was an
interactive, hybrid pilot course delivered on a
learning management system (LMS) and
developed by the Curriculum Department at
Diplomatic Language Services (DLS).
Students completed three 3-hour lessons a
week online, and met with instructors in
person twice a week.
The course was developed using Articulate
Storyline.

3. Introductory Page
Includes lesson objectives, grammar points, and a cultural note.

4. Vocabulary Introduction:
Flashcards
Includes audios for each word or phrase, students open to view a closeup
plus a translation.

5. Vocabulary Practice
Audios associated with exchange and vocabulary words. Students receive
feedback based on answer choices.

6. Grammar Presentation
Example grammar presentation

7. Grammar Practice
Example grammar practice with a drag and drop activity

8. Reading Activity
Example reading activity

9. Feedback
Feel free to contact me with any
questions, comments, suggestions, or
feedback!
Daniela Schiano di Cola
Diplomatic Language Services
dschianodicola@dlsdc.com
(571) 255-6646