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I feel i retain better information if I handwrite my notes.
So I do that.
Personally I even do that digitally. Tablets are basicly a limitless piece of paper.
I tried that, but I much prefer the haptics of real paper and writing with an actual pen. Also, I really like the look of ink on paper. Of course, there are still cases when a tablet is just the best. For example, when annotating PDFs.
It's deffenetly weird at first. And as everything not for everybody.
I'm with you personally. Being able to just move whole blocks of writing makes for some amazing note organization. Not to mention linking things etc.
nah
Yes this is also shown to be the case in scientific studies. Something something reinforcing memories by activating several parts of the brain at once. Yes I'm too lazy to actually find one and link it but I've come across it several times
Not being able to just slam every word the prof says into your computer also forces you to be more deliberate about what you choose to write down, which makes handwritten note taking a form of active learning--you are real-time engaging with and processing the content rather than unthinkingly slapping a keyboard.
It also improves the small motor skills. Writing is good for the brain.
I have factory defects and have small motor problems anyways.
Yes, but for my own notes it's not a problem if the handwriting is ugly. I still like to write by hand, even if my handwriting looks pretty messy.
same