My Applied Digital Learning Journey
Reflections and milestones from my experience in the Applied Digital Learning program
The Applied Digital Learning (ADL) program at Lamar University has been a transformative experience that reshaped how I understand teaching, learning, and the role of technology in education. Throughout this journey, I explored how digital tools can support meaningful learning environments, especially in early childhood education. This page highlights key moments, projects, and reflections that have shaped my growth as a digital learner and bilingual kindergarten educator.

Our Life in the Classroom
My Journey
Reflections on teaching, learning, and digital exploration by Mrs. Rios
As a bilingual kindergarten teacher, I’ve learned that the most meaningful learning happens in the small, everyday moments we share in the classroom. “Our Life in the Classroom” is a window into those moments where joy, challenge, discovery, and growth happen side by side.
This space is not just about my journey as an educator, but about the experiences I share with my students as we explore, ask questions, take risks, and grow together. Here you’ll find reflections, ideas, and practical strategies that show how learning comes to life through technology, creativity, and heart.
Welcome to our classroom story.
Feel free to explore, reflect, and grow with me. Let’s reimagine learning together.
Mrs. Rios


“We do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience.”
– John Dewey
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Emerging in English: A Reflection on the SIOP Model in Kindergarten

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Technology and Learning in Kindergarten: Building the Future Together from Home

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Reflections on Our Robotics Day

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