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Handwriting versus Technology - Page 2


© Lucy Appadoo
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Nov 6, 2001


Scheib ran a project last year, consisting of a group of 10-12 year olds who lacked literacy skills. These children learnt to touch-type over a five-week period. As a result, the children displayed significant improvements in their writing.

Primary schools have children using the computers more for written work. It involves the use of producing letters with all their fingers, and helps with spelling too.

Computers are required for better presentation of writing. However, perhaps in the future, children might need those handwriting abilities to produce quick, legible and fluent writing.

In my own opinion, there are two sides of the coin for every issue. In this case, the computer certainly assists with handwriting (fine movement, hand-eye co-ordination, and detailed observation) and spelling but it can also impinge on the smooth, refined flow of handwriting.

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3.   Nov 13, 2001 4:29 AM
My theory is this - handwriting will be replaced with a different form of writing.

Take for example in a few years from now, Microsoft's Tablet PC and PocketPC will be in everyone's reach and we ar ...

-- posted by Jose_Aniceto

2.   Nov 12, 2001 7:33 PM
Excellent article with viable points. Today's children need to stay with the basics, too.

-- posted by cmborris
1.   Nov 6, 2001 5:01 PM
I couldn't agree more. Thanks.

-- posted by colleenmwilliams



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