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 ...

Scientists may have found a way to improve the way you study. Hint: you may want to take a step away from the computer. Typing notes on a computer is now more popular than handwriting in schools and ...

How you prefer to take notes is very personal. Some folks swear by the tactile nature of pen and paper — others feel they’d never be able to keep up without the speed of a keyboard. But is one ...

The evidence is clear: Learning to take notes effectively is an essential skill for student success in K–12 classes, higher education and beyond. Research shows that note taking supports learners in ...

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The autumn return to school is a good time to remind students and parents about learning strategies. Lectures still dominate teaching approaches. In spite of such teaching reforms as "hands-on" ...

The autumn return to school is a good time to remind students and parents about learning strategies. Lectures still dominate teaching approaches. In spite of such teaching reforms as "hands-on" ...