BENEFITS OF USING PAPER IN EDUCATION
At REY®, we advocate for paper in education. Its unique benefits foster creativity and critical thinking. Studies confirm tactile learning boosts memory and comprehension.
Reduced distractions and increased concentration
Studies show students spend 20% of class time on digital distractions with laptops or tablets, but only 5% with paper-based materials (McCoy, 2016).
Enhanced Cognitive Engagement
Students taking notes by hand score 25% higher in comprehension than those using laptops (Mueller and Oppenheimer, 2014).
Enhanced Creativity
Studies show artistic activities on paper can boost creative thinking scores by up to 50% (National Endowment for the Arts,
Improved Memory
Students taking handwritten notes remember 15% more than those typing notes (Mueller and Oppenheimer, 2014).
Improved Spelling and Language Skills
Students practicing daily handwriting improve spelling accuracy by 20% compared to those using only digital tools (Graham et al., 2008).