Handwriting triggers different processes in the brain: why they are so important.
Computers and cell phone screens have provided us with a wealth of conveniences ranging from making a shopping list to completing college projects in seconds. However, according to science, these activities can be harmful to our brain and memory.
Handwriting did not disappear but its use was increasingly relegated activities such as doing complex math calculations or in some cases to write a quick note when our cell phone has no battery. Another perhaps minority still use handwriting for all their activities, and these latter people can experience the advantages of this strategy, since this stimulates different brain connections and more complex.
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What effect does handwriting have on our brain?
A significant body of evidence has shown that handwriting enables new, more complex connections at the brain level that are critical for encoding new information and forming memories. The most recent study that expands on this idea was published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology.
The results were clear and showed that Brain connectivity patterns were much more elaborate and widespread for participants who wrote by hand compared to those who typed on keyboards. This is because controlled and precise hand movements when typing lead to spatial and temporal patterns in the brain that promote learning.
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