"I know because I read. Your mind is not a cage. It's a garden. And it requires cultivating." Libba Bray.
Monday, August 20, 2018
Sometimes the old fashioned way is the best
At least when it comes to taking notes that is! This article from NPR discusses the findings of a study that demonstrates the very slowness of writing things by hand helps you to remember and process what you are learning. You can read it here at Attention Students: Put Your Laptops Away Ultimately, what it boils down to is this: when typing students try to take down everything word for word, whereas when you write your notes you have to be selective and actively listen to what the instructor is saying. So crack open those notebooks and pens, ladies and gentlemen, if you want to get better grades.
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