I grew up in B.C. days—Before Computers. The closest thing I had to an iPad was an Etch-A-Sketch, which kept me entertained on many a family drive. Nowadays, it seems every four-year-old has a mobile ...

Researchers are working to develop an exciting new robotic device that helps children to practice and improve their hand coordination. Researchers from Leeds and Bradford are working with colleagues ...

Children are texting, tapping and typing on keyboards more than ever, leaving less time to master handwriting. So will the three “T’s” replace a building block of education? It’s not likely. The ...

As recently as a half-century ago, young American students would spend many lessons writing curved loops and diagonal lines, as they learned how to write in cursive. Over the years, though, computer ...

While cursive writing may or may not be a part of children's curriculum now, believe us when we tell you it is indeed a wonderful practice and simply not just a waste of time. Trust us, cursive ...

Other times, the seven-year-old finds his hand “hurts”. If he’s using his iPad to write, however, he might be slow, but there are less complaints. His mum Kelly Ye said the excuses make it all the ...

Why Handwriting Still Matters in the Digital Age In today’s screen-driven world, children are more comfortable typing on ...

Hetty Roessingh receives funding from SSHRC. A Werklund School of Education Teaching and Learning Support Grant provided funding for the development of the resource discussed in this story. University ...