Applied found handwritten notes beat typing and photos for retention, and workers who write by hand mind-wander less.

When studying, is it better to summarize notes by hand? Or is it better to use a computer or tablet?'You remember better when ...

Once upon a time, university lectures were accompanied by the sound of pens scribbling on paper. But if you go into a lecture hall today, you will hear students tapping on laptops. Devices are now an ...

Spread the loveIn a world full of distractions, keeping your thoughts organized can be a challenge. That’s where note-taking ...

A widely cited study published in the journal Psychological Science is challenging the way many students take notes — and the findings may make you think twice before reaching for your laptop in class ...

NOTE: Andrew Watson is the author of Learning Begins: The Science of Working Memory and Attention for the Classroom Teacher. He is a graduate of the “Mind, Brain, Education” program at Harvard ...

Laptops are ideal for taking course notes. They’re portable enough to carry with you to every class, they have built-in keyboards and touchpads for fast typing and navigation, you can doodle and ...