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Research compared students who typed lecture notes on laptops with those who wrote lecture notes by hand during the same time.

In an era dominated by keyboards and touchscreens, the ancient practice of putting pen to paper has become increasingly rare. Many view handwriting as merely a slower, less efficient method of ...

For quick reminders and can’t-miss memos, sticky notes are effective tools, and I’d argue that the simplicity of the sticky note is its best attribute. But the ease behind propping up sticky notes ...

Imagine you’re a student in high school or college. Class is about to start. You are faced with a notable dilemma: Should you whip out a notebook or a laptop to take notes? The answer is not so simple ...