A recent study published in the Frontiers of Psychology suggests that cursive handwriting might be more effective in promoting learning than typing. The research, involving 36 students, examined brain ...

While writers may not feel it right away, something happens in the brain when you put pen to paper. Research studies have shown that writing by hand enhances electrical activity in the brain, memory, ...

University of Calgary provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. University of Calgary provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. For many, the return of mandatory ...

Writing by hand is linked to higher brain connectivity than writing with a keyboard. The corresponding study was published in Frontiers. In the current study, researchers compared brain connectivity ...

For anyone looking to keep their mind sharp with age, science offers an unexpectedly low-tech suggestion: pick up a pen. A review of brain imaging studies found that handwriting activates a broader ...

A deeper understanding of teens’ writing habits—both inside and outside of the school environment—is crucial for developing successful programs to improve writing skills and achievement. Today’s teens ...

The resurgence of handwriting comes with evolving research in the neuro and cognitive sciences that underscore its importance in its connection to learning to read and as a cognitive tool Author of ...

Critical thinking is a popular concept in higher education, mentioned repeatedly in university and course literature, but teaching students how to do it is not easy. For students, it’s a confusing ...

National Handwriting Day on Jan. 23 celebrates the lost art of penmanship. Erkki Makkonen/Getty Images National Handwriting Day doesn’t boast free pie slices, but you can savor the lost art of ...