National Election Apps

In the iTunes Store, you’ll find free and for-pay apps you can use to help your students better understand the national election. Apps from the news and commentary services are free, as are PollTracker and Gallup News. The app Political Time Machine lets users watch videos of the candidates’ speeches from different years. For younger students, go to Britannica Kids: US Presidents ($1.99). This one includes information about Presidents and the Presidency.  Review apps before you recommend them to your students, for you’ll need to select ones that fit your students’ ages and ability levels. —And you’ll want to be careful about using apps that are biased, meant as humor, or satirical.