Pashto Blended Learning

PASHTO BLENDED LEARNINGDiplomatic Language Services

Daniela Schiano di Cola

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.

Introductory Page

Includes lesson objectives, grammar points, and a cultural note.

Vocabulary Introduction: Flashcards

Includes audios for each word or phrase, students open to view a closeup plus a translation.

Vocabulary Practice

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

Grammar Presentation

Example grammar presentation

Grammar Practice

Example grammar practice with a drag and drop activity

Reading Activity

Example reading activity

Feedback

Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions,

or feedback!

Daniela Schiano di ColaDiplomatic Language Services

dschianodicola@dlsdc.com (571) 255-6646