Many users note that modern tablets allow people to perfect their handwriting that could actually save the art of handwriting as it was originally meant to be used. Students may hand write letters much slower than they type them on a computer but users do show a preference for tablets and the ability to write out messages.
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Handwriting struggles while technology replaces its need.
The new technology certainly represents a big step forward for handwriting in general. Studies have backed up the use of new tablets when it comes to the art form. People want to see handwriting be used in the business world and even other places. These new modern tablets are a great start to seeing that through to the end.
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In exams, students are already in a stressful situation and they are then asked to handwrite for several hours with very little practice during the coursework that led to the exam.
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Despite the fact that most work is done on computers, many universities still require students to handwrite tests and other assessments because of the logistical challenges involved in having tests on computers.
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This is problematic because students often type faster than they write and can lose points based on illegibility of their handwriting and other non-academic factors. On the other hand, handwriting does have some advantages over typing, such as helping with memory retention.
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One solution is to provide tablets for test-taking, which will combine the advantages of both computers and handwriting.
