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. ...

Lucinda McKnight receives funding from the Victorian Association for the Teaching of English and the Australian Research Council. Maria Nicholas receives funding from The Australian Research Council ...

In a world where digital devices are everywhere, it’s easy to wonder if handwriting still matters. We’ve all heard the argument that keyboards and screens have made this foundational skill obsolete.

In an age dominated by screens, keyboards and AI, the humble act of handwriting often feels like a relic of the past. Yet, beneath its seemingly simple strokes lies a profound truth: handwriting ...

Should you be concerned about the current rage for keyboards in kindergarten to replace crayons, pencils, and paper? Are you worried if your third grader can’t write or read their name in cursive?

New research from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) suggests that handwriting practice refines fine-tuned motor skills and creates a perceptual-motor experience that appears to help adults learn ...