Halloween is that fun time of the year when we decorate our homes with cute…but scary Halloween decorations in an attempt to scare anyone who dare walk up to your door. Decorations may include flashing lights, fake spider webs, ghosts in the dirt, along with...
Learning the Lost Art of Cursive Writing Picture this; you are in first year University about to write your midterm. So far, you’ve spent your entire educational career learning through a keyboard and with the support of auto-correct and have gained average (if...
I came across a really good blog that explains how fidgeting allows us to listen or focus. As adults we all fidget…. I know I do! In courses and meetings, I drink coffee or cold water, chew gum, shake my leg, and/or doodle to remain focused. Sitting still is not...
As Occupational Therapists we are frequently asked whether learning to print or write in cursive is worthwhile when eventually all children will end up typing on a computer to complete their academic work. From my own professional experience, I can state that there...
Here is another article that talks about the benefits of handwriting versus keyboarding. Physically forming letters facilitates letter recognition which impacts reading skills, improved working memory, and improved ability to generate creative writing. For further...
Technology definitely has it’s benefits for learning and students are encouraged to learn to keyboard at a young age. For students who struggle with printing, computers are also frequently recommended in order to accommodate their difficulties. There is...
