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Ocelot II

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2. If you are creating your own material and writing it down using a keyboard,

Reply to LearnedHand (Reply #1)

Wed May 20, 2026, 11:17 AM

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I'd guess the mental process is different because you are producing something rather than trying to take it in from an outside source. I've always learned more effectively when taking notes by hand because I'm forced to collect and sort what I'm receiving. This paper describes why that is, and I found it quite interesting.

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This is super interesting, and I also wonder about some of the findings LearnedHand Wednesday #1

If you are creating your own material and writing it down using a keyboard, Ocelot II Wednesday #2

I do something a bit odd when reading long novels... Moostache Wednesday #4

That's a great idea LearnedHand Wednesday #5

I have done it for a couple of fantasy / sci-fi series just to keep them separate in my mind! Moostache Wednesday #6

I should do that Bettie Wednesday #8

I find that if I hand write something I am Bettie Wednesday #7

Almost 40 year old anecdotal evidence... Moostache Wednesday #3

There has been compelling preliminary evidence on this for decades, yet schools still ended cursive hlthe2b Wednesday #9

In my own experience, I've found that hand-writing something makes it easier to recall FakeNoose Wednesday #10

I think journaling in script makes such a difference to mental well being 58Sunliner Wednesday #11

Is there a penalty for printing as opposed to cursive? infullview Wednesday #12

That's why I make lists. 😊 Figarosmom Wednesday #13

I have almost stopped hand writing notes. I wonder if computer stylus writing would help. erronis Wednesday #14