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Is handwriting one of the most undervalued tools for learning? As schools continue to embrace digital technologies, CQUniversity educational neuroscience expert Dr Ragnar Purje argues that handwriting should remain a core part of education – not because it's traditional, but because the neuroscience supports it. Research shows handwriting activates brain networks involved in memory, language, visual processing and learning, while the development of the tripod grip helps lay the foundations for literacy and cognitive development. With ongoing debate around screens in classrooms and improving literacy outcomes, Dr Purje believes the evidence is clear: technology should complement handwriting, not replace it. Read the full story: https://ow.ly/2Aeg50ZgJ8J