Handwriting but not typewriting leads to widespread brain connectivity
A recent study highlights the differences in brain connectivity between handwriting and typewriting. Researchers found that handwriting leads to more elaborate brain connectivity patterns, which are beneficial for learning. The study emphasizes the importance of incorporating handwriting activities in education to optimize learning outcomes.
- ▪The study involved 36 university students who wrote words by hand and typed them on a keyboard.
- ▪Handwriting resulted in more complex brain connectivity patterns compared to typewriting.
- ▪The findings suggest that handwriting enhances memory formation and learning due to its impact on brain connectivity.
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ORIGINAL RESEARCH articleFront. Psychol., 26 January 2024 Sec. Educational PsychologyVolume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1219945Handwriting but not typewriting leads to widespread brain connectivity: a high-density EEG study with implications for the classroomFRF. R. (Ruud) Van der Weel ALAudrey L. H. Van der Meer * Developmental Neuroscience Laboratory, Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway Article metrics View detailsA commentary has been posted on this article:Commentary: Handwriting but not typewriting leads to widespread brain connectivity: a high-density EEG study with implications for the classroomRead general commentaryAbstractAs traditional handwriting is progressively being replaced by digital devices, it is…
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