I find that my computer often limits my thinking. I feel much more free in my thinking when I have paper and pencil. When you are in a development or learning process, do you prefer "pencil and paper" or your computer?
Usually a mix of both of them in a blended learning environment.
Usually a mix of both of them in a blended learning environment.
I also use a mix of both. There are many studies which highlight the cognitive value of the physical act of writing during the learning process.
Pencil/paper is preferred. Research has shown that the amount of material retained reading something electronically is much less compared to taking notes physically using pencil and paper. In my elementary and middle school days, one way to commit a concept into memory was writing that down over and over multiple times using pencil and paper. The retention of that concept and recall during an exam or other practical situation was excellent.
As per the requirement switch between both...
writing with the hand is sometimes easier as well. ... One good rule of thumb is to write shorter pieces (short stories, poems, essays etc) using pen and paper and longer pieces (novels, autobiographies, courses) on the computer. Fact: Many poets still write on paper. The older generation still writes on paper.
www.writerstreasure.com › pen-and-paper-vs-computer
D A Gayan Nayanajith I write books and articles on my computer, but I use pencil and fountain pen as often as possible. I do a lot of drawing with fountain pens. It is interesting to register that more of our younger students are getting interested in paper and manual writing tools. For many years the students have been mostly interested in using their computers and tablets. There seems to be a changing tide (or temporary fashion).
Thanks for the addition and insights... Many thanks for initiating the discussion...
For me it depends. When I was younger I took a pencil, but nowadays I put the text straight to the computer. Still, if a new idea comes to my mind in the middle of a discussion, I use pencil to demonstrate&clarify. Actually as I write, start wondering if there is any guideline, and found one:
a) Michael Paul (2016). "Classroom technology: Process with Pencil and Paper, Produce with Technology" Edutopia® and Lucas Education Research ©2020 George Lucas Educational Foundation, Available at: https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/process-pencil-and-paper-produce-technology
A case -study:
b) Ellie Bothwell (2017). "Pen and paper 'beats computers for retaining knowledge' - Survey of students across 10 countries suggests handwriting and printed books have advantages over digital materials " Times Higher Education Available at:
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/pen-and-paper-beats-computers-retaining-knowledge
Yours sincerely, Bulcsu Szekely
Alli Noah Bulcsu Szekely D A Gayan Nayanajith Balqees Al-Musawi
Thank you for your input. It is interesting to read.
Fatima Sadoon In most situations, like you, I also prefer pencil and paper. It gives me more freedom.
I wrote all my publications and over twenty books first with paper and pencil (first version) and then with the type writer (until 1990) and with the computer
In generating new ideas pen and pencil are unavoidable mainly for concentration purposes but later in the process computer is more favorable
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