A new investigation of Norwegian University of Science and Technology, This demonstrated what we all suspected: the activation of neural networks caused by handwriting and drawing is far superior to the activation caused by typing on a digital device (whether PC, tablet, or smartphone). And if this is true for adults, it becomes even more important for children..
Numerous previous studies had already shown the importance of handwriting for children's development. The novelty of this study is the evidence that... The importance of paper and pencil in solidifying your memories.. Van der Meer, one of the researchers in this study, states: “Writing by hand triggers much more activity in the sensorimotor areas of the brain, compared to the digital mode. Many senses are activated. When you press the pen against the paper, while seeing the letters being written and hearing the sounds as you write, these sensory experiences create connections between various parts of the brain, promoting better learning and reinforcing memory.”
This study confirms the perception we have in Excel training. It's true that we've done numerous training sessions digitally, but what we really love is being in the classroom and writing on the flip chart.
