Education Week

How Does Writing Fit Into the ‘Science of Reading’?

In one sense, the national conversation about what it will take to make sure all children become strong readers has been wildly successful: States are passing legislation supporting evidence-based ...
Inc

Why Learning to Write Well Is Still Important in the Age of A.I.

Elon Musk and some 1,800 other artificial intelligence experts may have signed a letter calling for a pause in A.I. research to develop better safeguards. But pause or no pause, it’s clear that A.I.
Phys.org

Students spend more time learning to write on paper than computers—does this need to change?

Writing using computers is a vital life skill. We are constantly texting, posting, blogging and emailing. This is a huge change for schools when it comes to teaching writing. For students, learning ...
The Conversation

5 reasons kids still need to learn handwriting (no, AI has not made it redundant)

Lucinda McKnight receives funding from the Victorian Association for the Teaching of English and the Australian Research Council. Maria Nicholas receives funding from The Australian Research Council ...
KQED

Handwriting Helps Kids Learn. Here’s How to Make the Most of It

In an age where screens dominate classrooms and workplaces, handwriting might seem like a relic of the past. But research shows that putting pen to paper plays a crucial role in literacy development. ...
The Conversation

Australian students spend more time learning to write on paper than computers – does this need to change?

Anabela Malpique has received funding from The Ian Potter Foundation and currently receives funding from The Collier Charitable Foundation. Deborah Pino Pasternak has received funding from the ...