Why write by hand when typing can be faster?

Question

Why do more work than you have to?

Answer 1

Well there are a lot of benefits to writing by hand!

Research has shown:

•       Handwriting is a more active form of learning than reading alone

•       Writing by hand can lead to improvements in 

•       Word recall

•       Literacy

•       Reading comprehension

•       Note-taking

•       Study skills

•       Writing in general

•       Creativity

•       Attention

•       Dyslexia symptoms

Additionally, there are a lot of challenges that can come from poor handwriting such as:

•       Getting answers marked wrong on tests and homework

•       Losing place while writing

•       Difficulty studying notes in all subject areas

•       Spelling errors