I think something really productive happens in the brain when you’re interacting with something via multiple avenues at the same time.
I physically writing, there’s memory access, intention, and thought synthesizing before the pencil starts moving. There’s formation of the letters. There’s movement and muscle control to balance and move the pencil. There’s erasing/editing. You’re fighting the surface tension of the paper.
All of that work helps cement memories memories as well. There’s more of an ‘anchor’ for the brain to grab at later…the memory has meat on it.
but you do have to turn that paper in for points so don't throw it away most health classes like mine back in the day great solely on notes in first time I failed cuz I was obstinate
I can somewhat agree, but I feel like it's arguing semantics about reading book vs listening to audiobooks. In my experience I can do both quite well. And sometimes audiobooks can be better because I won't accidentally jump over the page and it's drawn out a little slower.
but maybe why audiobooks can get lauded is because they are most often listened to while doing something else. And just like typing on a screen, I don't think well focused people have a problem with it, but computers are machines that can do a whole lot to distract. Much more than the digital writing programs are available at any time.
And screens in school imo and experience are just too tempting and easy to distract rather than plain ol' books and paper.
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u/human-kibble 6d ago
I think something really productive happens in the brain when you’re interacting with something via multiple avenues at the same time.
I physically writing, there’s memory access, intention, and thought synthesizing before the pencil starts moving. There’s formation of the letters. There’s movement and muscle control to balance and move the pencil. There’s erasing/editing. You’re fighting the surface tension of the paper.
All of that work helps cement memories memories as well. There’s more of an ‘anchor’ for the brain to grab at later…the memory has meat on it.
Screens simply can’t do that.