The Write way to Learn and Remember

REMEMBER PEN AND PAPER?

In the world where every form of communication seems to be happening through a smart device, people have long forgotten the benefits of writing with good old fashioned pen and paper. Extensive research on the benefits of writing as compared to typing a text on a computer or electronic device reinforces the fact that writing information down on paper can provide advantages.

The write way to learn and remember

Studies found that while computers often dominate teaching and learning, students still see the benefits of writing on paper. Training the brain

Research shows that handwriting is an important aspect of brain development and cognition, and that children who write by hand show better results and come up with more ideas than those who type on a computer. The act of writing is a highly complex motorical exercise. It requires hand movement, thus the brain is directing the hand. At the same time the brain and muscles are remembering and recalling the letters being written. Plus, thought is required to select the appropriate words to write. So, the areas in the brain responsible for thinking, language, memory and muscle movement are activated all at the same time! If you compare that to the act of typing, It is way less difficult for your brain, thus generates less brain activity. Remembering better

It can’t be denied that writing on a PC is a much faster way of taking notes. However, if the goal is to remember better, then the preferable option is pen and paper. Note taking with a pen and paper instead of a computer, helps better digest and remember the information that is heard. Since it is not possible to literally write down everything a teacher is saying in a class, for example, there is a need to immediately rephrase the information and filter out crucial parts. Taking notes on a computer, is way too easy and therefore cuts out many processes that aid memory retention. While it is tempting to resort to the convenience of a keyboard, writing by pen invokes creativity and fosters ideas, so the effects are far-reaching. Preventing online distractions

Another benefit to not using a digital device is the lack of online distractions. There can be complete silence, room for thoughts, no input from the outside world, no status updates, emails etc. So, the message is, switch off ... to switch on!

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As for many, the last year has provided its challenges due to Peterborough South Learning Centre is open, the pandemic, however the Hampton Hargate setting has and ready to offer children in Key Stages 1, 2 and remained open throughout. 3 a safe, inspiring space to work on their maths and English skills. Guidance encourages settings to be outdoors as much as possible so the outside space has been refurnished so that it really can be used all year We carry out a unique skills assessment for each round. The children and I are still nishing our planting but we have been child which means we can tailor tuition material excited to see out rst snowdrop signalling spring is on its way. to their skill level, ensuring we give your child a boost to their learning, whether helping them to We also enjoyed our snow day at the end of January and the children got overcome challenges or helping them to excel in to predict what would happen to the snow once we brought it indoors. the subject.

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