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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 ...
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Why You Shouldn't Use Your Laptop to Take Notes in Class

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. With all the apps and digital ...
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 ...
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 ...