Why Take Notes: Handwritten vs. Laptop

This lecture discusses the importance of note-taking in science and engineering, comparing handwritten notes with laptop notes. Research shows that handwritten notes lead to better academic performance and deeper learning compared to laptop notes, which often result in verbatim transcription and shallower processing. Studies indicate that students using laptops are more likely to be distracted, multitask, and perform poorly on conceptual questions. The lecture also explores the benefits of synthesizing and summarizing content rather than transcribing it word for word.