Is handwriting performance affected by the writing surface? Comparing preschoolers’, second graders’ and adults’ writing performance on a tablet versus paper

Due to their multifunctionality, tablets offer tremendous advantages for research on handwriting dynamics or for interactive use of learning apps in schools. Further, the widespread use of tablet computers has had a great impact on handwriting in the current generation. But, is it advisable to teach...

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Main Authors: Sabrina Gerth, Annegret Klassert, Thomas Dolk, Michael Fliesser, Martin H Fischer, Guido Nottbusch, Julia Festman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01308/full