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For deeper learning, put pen to paper. Why handwriting still matters

Handwriting engages more areas of the brain than typing, which leads to deeper learning, better memory and stronger cognitive processing.
Northcountrypublicradio.org

Why writing by hand beats typing for thinking and learning

Researchers are learning that handwriting engages the brain in ways typing can't match, raising questions about the costs of ditching this age-old... If you're like many digitally savvy Americans, it ...

Paper vs. screen for kids: Why typing skill, not motivation, drove better digital writing

A nationwide study of more than 500 Australian primary school students in Year 2 has revealed how beginner writers' attitude and motivation toward writing is related to the quality of their writing ...
Psychology Today

5 Reasons Every Child Should Learn Handwriting

Should you be concerned about the current rage for keyboards in kindergarten to replace crayons, pencils, and paper? Are you worried if your third grader can’t write or read their name in cursive?
The Conversation

Our research shows children produce better pieces of writing by hand. But they need keyboard skills too

Deborah Pino Pasternak receives funding from The Ian Potter Foundation, and the ACT Education Directorate via the Affiliated Schools Funded Research Projects. Susan Ledger received funding from Ian ...