Lifehacker

Handwrite Your Notes Instead of Typing Them for Better Memory Retention

Typing on a keyboard (hardware or virtual) might be quicker than writing things out with pen and paper, but for learning and long-term memory, handwriting trumps the keyboard. The Wall Street Journal ...
PBS

For More Effective Studying, Take Notes With Pen and Paper

Handwriting might be a lost art, but educators should make sure it lives on in the classroom. According to a new study , Pam Mueller and Daniel Oppenheimer of Princeton University and UCLA Los Angeles ...
Lifehacker

Handwritten Notes Aren't Going Away Any Time Soon

Yesterday we asked you whether you preferred handwriting or typing your notes, now we're back with the results and some reader quotes on the topic of notetaking. The poll shook out strongly in favor ...
The Conversation

Which type of note‑taking is better for learning: laptop or pen and paper?

Penny Van Bergen receives funding from the Australian Research Council, Google and the Marsden Fund. Emma Burns receives funding from the Australian Research Council, is an associate editor for the ...