Write it down

Write it down

Young people are losing a skill humans have relied on for more than 5,000 years: handwriting. Teachers say many students now struggle to write by hand, mix up letters, and do almost everything on keyboards and touchscreens. But neuroscientists say that shift may come with unintended consequences. Research from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that handwriting activates more connected brain activity than typing, which may help improve learning, memory, and information retention. Those findings are helping fuel a cursive comeback, with at least half of U.S. states now requiring some form of cursive instruction in schools. Typing may be quicker and more convenient, but when it comes to helping your brain absorb and remember information, pen and paper still have a powerful advantage.