"NYC educators and national experts are developing Common Core-aligned tasks embedded in a unit of study to support schools in implementing the Citywide Instructional Expectations . Educators may choose to adopt these resources in their entirety or adapt the materials to best address students' diverse needs. Search a growing assortment of Common Core-aligned tasks, units and student work by keyword, grade level, subject area and Common Core Learning Standard. The components of the Common Core-aligned tasks with instructional supports include: Unit overview and task description Teacher-annotated student work representing a range of performance levels Rubrics used to assess student work Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles Other instructional support materials To learn more about the components of these tasks and units and for help navigating the interactive student work, watch our virtual training modules."

Speaking of Project Based Learning, here's a great site to explain the basics.

Sr. Wooly's Educational Spanish Music, Videos and Games Created by a Spanish Teacher Designed for the warped minds of middle school and high school students

. iPad Insight provides reviews of iPad apps, iPad accessories, and iPad tutorials. As I don't always have enough time in my day to review web apps, Android apps, and iPad apps iPad Insight is a good partnership for Free Technology for Teachers