Handwriting Boosts Brain Connectivity More Than Typing, Study Finds

The slow process of tracing out letters and words when handwriting could provide more time for individuals to process material and learn, according to Norwegian neuroscientists.

Research by Norwegian neuroscientists suggests that writing by hand leads to higher brain connectivity than typing on a keyboard, which could be beneficial for learning.
The study found that when writing by hand, brain connectivity patterns were far more elaborate than when typing on a keyboard.
Handwriting has been found to improve spelling accuracy and memory recall, and could potentially help with learning.
Participants in the study showed increased brain connectivity, particularly in brain waves associated with memory formation, when they handwrote words compared to when they typed those words.
The researchers suggest that the slow process of tracing out letters and words when handwriting gives individuals more time to process the material and learn.