It’s easy to dismiss cursive as something quaint. Instead, let’s consider something rather striking: the remarkable satisfaction of writing in cursive. There’s a tactile pleasure in it.
Thank you for this! Incredibly it has been proven that college students taking notes on computer do not retain half as much as notes taken on paper. Your philosophical approach here is nice and I will hand write these quotes many times until memorized. May I suggest a book called Cursive Logic by Linda Shrewsbury as one ideal for learners of all ages. I use it as a volunteer in my local Catholic school first grade class. They beg me to do cursive work. It also appeals to belligerent types who happen to like doing art as well but will become good writers in future just to use cursive often…
I started a few days ago to start writing in cursive again. I haven’t done it since Elementary school so it’s been a little difficult to get into the flow.
Prior I would write in a sort of architects hand in all caps. It just isn’t efficient and it gets tiring to read after a long time. Anyway I was happy this popped up on my feed and enjoyed the read.
I completely agree with @adriennep – whether it's cursive writing or simply taking notes with pen and paper, it really aids in retention. Personally, I struggle to retain information just by hearing it or seeing it on a screen. I need to hear it, see it, and then write it down for it to really stick.
There’s a nice feeling of satisfaction that comes from handwriting. It looks great, and you have taken the time to think about what it is you are going to write. I find that more often now on a keyboard I will type so fast that my thoughts can’t keep up. Slowing down helps a lot. Plus it just looks good
Thank you for this! Incredibly it has been proven that college students taking notes on computer do not retain half as much as notes taken on paper. Your philosophical approach here is nice and I will hand write these quotes many times until memorized. May I suggest a book called Cursive Logic by Linda Shrewsbury as one ideal for learners of all ages. I use it as a volunteer in my local Catholic school first grade class. They beg me to do cursive work. It also appeals to belligerent types who happen to like doing art as well but will become good writers in future just to use cursive often…
Thank you for the recommendation. I will check it out!
Beautiful!
I couldn’t agree more!
I started a few days ago to start writing in cursive again. I haven’t done it since Elementary school so it’s been a little difficult to get into the flow.
Prior I would write in a sort of architects hand in all caps. It just isn’t efficient and it gets tiring to read after a long time. Anyway I was happy this popped up on my feed and enjoyed the read.
That Cursive Logic book could help greatly. They have other poetry and copybook type books as well.
I completely agree with @adriennep – whether it's cursive writing or simply taking notes with pen and paper, it really aids in retention. Personally, I struggle to retain information just by hearing it or seeing it on a screen. I need to hear it, see it, and then write it down for it to really stick.
There’s a nice feeling of satisfaction that comes from handwriting. It looks great, and you have taken the time to think about what it is you are going to write. I find that more often now on a keyboard I will type so fast that my thoughts can’t keep up. Slowing down helps a lot. Plus it just looks good