Given that this is the first U.S. presidential election since
apps have made their way onto most electronic devices, you might
think there would be dozens of worthwhile products available on
the topic designed for students. Think again. Sure, there are
plenty of apps devoted to November’s election, there just aren’t
that many that explain the process to those too young to cast a
ballot. Those listed here should get the conversation rolling
about how we elect a President and the men who have held that
the office. For older students look for apps produced by
mainstream media outlets with a focus on election coverage.
Start with the major newspapers. In addition to hourly news
updates, The Washington Post’s W P Politics includes “campaign
files,” an interactive polling map, and a fact checker that
“accesses the veracity of candidates’ statements,” awarding “one
to four Pinocchios” when deemed necessary. Viewers can also
watch videos of candidate’s ads—these alone will generate some
lively classroom conversations