I grew up in B.C. days—Before Computers. The closest thing I had to an iPad was an Etch-A-Sketch, which kept me entertained on many a family drive. Nowadays, it seems every four-year-old has a mobile ...

In an age where screens dominate classrooms and workplaces, handwriting might seem like a relic of the past. But research shows that putting pen to paper plays a crucial role in literacy development. ...

Nowadays, it is common for children's classrooms to have digital resources to be used as tools for certain learning processes. For example, there are computer programs geared toward children who are ...

In a world where schools are increasingly relying on digital tools for teaching, a new study brings us back to the basics: handwriting still matters. A fresh investigation from the University of the ...

Handwriting remains crucial for cognitive development, fostering deeper information processing and stronger neural pathways than typing. Neat writing enhances visual-motor skills, working memory, and ...

What’s the best way to teach reading to beginners in preschool, kindergarten, first grade, or home school and how can we do it better? Both research and practice are offering a novel idea: teach kids ...

Hetty Roessingh receives funding from SSHRC. A Werklund School of Education Teaching and Learning Support Grant provided funding for the development of the resource discussed in this story. University ...