On: New Neuroscientific Evidence For Benefits Of Spaced Versus Massed Learning

[ISeemToBeAVerb]

If you're just interested in the takeaway from this article, here it is: spaced repetition works. We've known that it works for a long time.

If you want to use this in your learning endeavors, I recommend checking out Anki, an open source flash card tool that uses spaced repetition.

[phren0logy → ISeemToBeAVerb]

The takeaway I had was much different. They did not seek to demonstrate that it worked. They sought to explain how, at the neuron level.

[JosephHatfield → ISeemToBeAVerb]

+1 for recommending Anki; it's a fantastic tool for learning new subjects as long you can find a well-prepared deck. :)

[ISeemToBeAVerb → JosephHatfield]

I agree that some decks are a bit messy. I usually just make my own. It doesn't take that long, and I figure it's a good excuse to review and distill the information anyhow.