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> Even as tablets are distributed in school from the primary cycle, note taking and exams are all done on paper. My kid takes tests on the computer. And when I
by gnicholas 3y ago
> Even as tablets are distributed in school from the primary cycle, note taking and exams are all done on paper.
My kid takes tests on the computer. And when I was in law school almost 20 years ago, students mostly took notes on computers, and tests were computerized as well.
I will note that when I was studying for the bar I found it incredibly helpful to re-write my daily lecture notes by hand.
- erikerikson 3y agoThe general hypothesis is that increases in the count of modalities used and intensity of use within each modality for a task is, by definition, an increased engagement, more completely triggering the adaptive mechanisms such as memory and providing a more pervasive context into which the learning can be woven.
- makeitdouble 3y ago> I will note that when I was studying for the bar I found it incredibly helpful to re-write my daily lecture notes by hand. I had the same experience while in college, pseudo code, simulating algorithms or rough design schemas were easier done on paper. Fast forward today, paper brings too much friction in the process, especially as I lost a ton of wtiting dexterity vs computer muscle memory, and figjam or diagram drawing tools work better. My anecdotal case comes from being bad at paper in the first place, but I wouldn't be surprised to see kids develop in ways that adapt to the primary tools they are given, and be good on digital screens if that's what they need for the rest of their scholar life.