What is Spaced Learning?

A number of secondary schools in England have been experimenting with Spaced Learning, in which students are provided with quick 8 to 10 minute blasts of "learning" punctuated by 5 minutes of something completely different, such as skipping, playing word games etc, before returning to another 8 to 10 minutes of the previous material, which is presented either again in its entirety or with bits missing for students to fill in. This technique, according to neuroscientists, improves concentration and focus for the 8 minute learning chunks. Teachers following this approach also report that students are more motivated and feel more positive about their learning.