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Handwriting matters

Feb 13, 2018 | Category: writing
Some years ago, during the interview for a role as Head of English in a secondary school, all the candidates were asked to speak about what we would prioritise if we were to get the job. I have no mem...
#cursive #handwriting #working memory #cognitive load #AB pen #Anti-ballistic pen #handwriting bias #tripod grip

Humans can't multitask

Jan 23, 2017 | Category: psychology
One of the highlights of my day at researchED Amsterdam was hearing Paul Kirschner speak about edu-myths. He began his presentation by forbidding the use of laptops or mobile phones, explaining  that...
#handwriting #Paul Kirschner #multitasking

The curse of cursive: Are we fetishising joined up writing?

May 29, 2014 | Category: literacy
Back in 2008 I had for a Head of English position. At one point during the morning, candidates were asked what aspect of English education was most important to them. I honestly have no memory of what...
#Hugo Kerr #cursive #handwriting

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