Typing is faster, but faster doesn’t always mean better for learning.
In a well-known study comparing laptop and longhand note-taking, students typing notes recorded more words, while students taking notes by hand performed better on conceptual questions.
Why might that matter?
When students can’t write every word, they have to listen, decide what matters, condense, and organize information.
So before automatically reaching for the device, ask:
What is my learning objective?
Sometimes the slower tool may create a better learning opportunity. ✏️