CBS also offers interactive polls and discussions for true election junkies. Ad Watch keeps users current on campaign ads with in-depth analysis of the strategy each camp is using at any given moment. The possibilities for student critical-thinking are endless, and teachers of media literacy will find a wealth of examples here. The political cartoons, interactive discussions, and e-mail election updates make this site useful for classes watching the race on a daily basis. CNN special reports are known for high-quality investigative journalism and objective reporting.
Users can access a complete archive of the reports with easy alphabetical access by topic.
Archives from the Democratic and Republican National Conventions will help teachers review the events of the past summer with students. There is also a nicely done video archive that will require a lot of bandwidth for classrooms that want to make use of digital video in their studies. Overall, the Fox site is not as interactive as some of its competitors' sites are. The visually exciting layout adds to the experience, and the coverage of third-party candidates provides a more expansive view of the national elections. The Video on Demand section offers great opportunities for helping students hone critical-thinking skills.