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Using a keyboard is recommended because it’s often faster than writing by hand. However, the latter has been found to improve spelling accuracy and memory recal
Want to boost brain connectivity? Then write by hand instead of typing on a keyboard, suggests a study.Using a keyboard is recommended because it's often faster than writing by hand. However, the latter has been found to improve spelling ...
London, Jan 28 (IANS) Want to boost brain connectivity? Then write by hand instead of typing on a keyboard, suggests a study.
"We show that when writing by hand, brain connectivity patterns are far more elaborate than when typewriting on a keyboard," said Prof Audrey van der Meer, a brain researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Writing by Hand May Be Good for Your Brain Than Typing on Keyboard, Says Study.
Superior brain connectivity is found to be associated with handwriting over typing, urging a re-evaluation of the prevalence of digital devices in educational settings.