The decline of writing by hand – particularly among young people and children – has been in the news. And with technology changing how we live and work, what place does handwriting have in the modern classroom? The level of engagement involved in writing by hand is important, said Diana Strauss, co-founder of Write Dance Training, which helps children develop their handwriting skills through music. He believes handwriting gives children similar skills to those gained through music – resilience, creativity and the ability to interact socially. But Merchant insisted digital literacy was essential, especially in a world where means of communication are rapidly diversifying.

Source: The Guardian March 07, 2018 07:32 UTC