This page hosts a collection of articles, research studies and blogs that I've found interesting and useful. I hope you will too. Please contact me if you come across or write content you think would be good to add to our library!
Writing on physical paper can lead to more brain activity when remembering the information an hour later.
'The unique, complex, spatial and tactile information associated with writing by hand on physical paper is likely what leads to improved memory.'
Considering the key skills of handwriting and spelling
Alex Quigley (National Content Manager for the Education Endowment Foundation) considers the importance of handwriting.
An infographic with some great benefits for you to consider.
What's the evidence?
Considering the case for continuing to write by hand.
"While the education system addresses reading skills, it pays almost no attention to handwriting skills.'
Writing by hand appears to improve our ability to remember things.
Michael Morpurgo reflects.
'Participants who took longhand notes and were able to study them performed significantly better than participants in any of the other conditions.'
Cursive writing, cognitive development and haptics.
The importance of free-form printing.
'Writing by hand strengthens the learning process.'
The relationship between fine motor control and poor handwriting in children with ASD.
