KQED News Mind/Shift – Staff Writer
“As laptops and tablets become more commonly used as writing tools, many are ready to leave the skill of handwriting behind. Most students will do most of their writing on computers, the thinking goes, so educators should get them started on keyboarding skills early. But psychologist are uncovering some unexpected benefits of learning — not just to write, but to write by hand. In her New York Times article Maria Konnikova explains some of the newest research.”(more)