Why Writing by Hand Is Better for Memory and Learning
Handwriting notes in class might seem like an anachronism as smartphones and other digital technology subsume every aspect of learning across schools and universities. But a steady stream of research continues to suggest that taking notes the traditional way—with pen and paper or even stylus and tablet—is still the best way to learn, especially for young children. And now scientists are finally zeroing in on why.A recent study in Frontiers in Psychology monitored brain activity in students taking notes and found that…