Smart Phones for Smart Kids

[Commentary] The mobile technologies that have revolutionized the American workplace are now transforming our education system. The education tech landscape is shifting toward mobile devices and new, free and easy-to-use services. The impact is enormous: This year more than 750 million educational apps for mobile devices will be installed world-wide. For a long time we have known that strong teachers, motivated students and engaged parents are building blocks for a successful education. Now we know more: Free, powerful mobile apps are improving that learning. [Doerr is a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers]