Students who take notes by hand score 28% higher: Why writing still outperforms laptops in classrooms

Mar 18, 2026 - 17:00
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Students who take notes by hand score 28% higher: Why writing still outperforms laptops in classrooms
A study reveals that while laptops allow students to record more lecture content, handwriting notes leads to better understanding of concepts. Students using laptops tend to transcribe verbatim, hindering deeper processing, whereas handwritten notes encourage paraphrasing and synthesis, fostering stronger cognitive engagement and improved learning outcomes.

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