Adam Smith argues that the divide between formal and informal learning has become blurred, with our increased access to a range of information and communications technologies and portable devices. In addition, more individuals and organisations than ever are taking an interest in understanding, promoting, supporting and delivering learning for young people. He provides examples of partnerships between schools and philanthropic, business and third sector organisations, and comments that it is likely many of the best educational reforms and approaches will now come from non-traditional sectors and sources. He concludes that the way forward is through establishing thriving, facilitated and networked learning ecosystems
