Research compared students who typed lecture notes on laptops with those who wrote lecture notes by hand during the same time.

In response to the trend to abolish teaching of cursive in schools, about a year ago I posted an article on what I thought were the developmental benefits of ...

As someone whose hand cramps easily, I get the struggle: I want to get off my laptop, but a notebook feels too painful. And slow! But there are some surprising benefits to this old-fashioned way of ...

Apple's Smart Script for Notes in iPadOS 18 can help make your handwritten notes better. It can also copy your cursive style when you paste more text into a note. The Notes app does allow users to ...

Recently I was in McCosh Hall 10 for the first lecture of PHI 202: Introduction to Moral Philosophy. It’s a large class with around 300 students. The lecture hall is large, with a balcony. I sat near ...

The iOS 18 Notes app has transformed the way users manage mathematical equations, seamlessly integrating typed and handwritten note-taking. This update introduces a range of innovative features ...

The iPad’s Quick Notes feature redefines how you capture and organize ideas, combining the tactile satisfaction of handwriting with the efficiency of digital tools. Whether you’re brainstorming, ...

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