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The effect of writing modality on recollection in children and adolescents (2019)

Frangou, S.-M., Wikgren, J., Sintonen, S., Kairaluoma, L., & Vasari, P. (2019). The effect of writing modality on recollection in children and adolescents. Research in Learning Technology, 27. https://doi.org/10.25304/rlt.v27.2239

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Julkaisun tiedot

Julkaisun kaikki tekijät tai toimittajat: Frangou, Satu-Maarit; Wikgren, Jan; Sintonen, Sara; Kairaluoma, Leila; Vasari, Pekka

Lehti tai sarja: Research in Learning Technology

ISSN: 2156-7069

eISSN: 2156-7077

Julkaisuvuosi: 2019

Volyymi: 27

Kustantaja: Association for Learning Technology

Julkaisumaa: Britannia

Julkaisun kieli: englanti

DOI: https://doi.org/10.25304/rlt.v27.2239

Julkaisun avoin saatavuus: Avoimesti saatavilla

Julkaisukanavan avoin saatavuus: Kokonaan avoin julkaisukanava

Julkaisu on rinnakkaistallennettu (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/66281

Tiivistelmä

We set out to assess the extent to which writing modality affects recollection in children and adolescents. We examined 10- to 11-year-old children’s (N = 63) and 16-year-old adolescents’ (N = 43) handwriting, keyboarding with a laptop computer and keyboarding with a touchscreen tablet computer or mobile phone in a within-subjects experimental design. Participants were instructed to write down stories dictated to them in the three writing modalities. Recollection of the stories was assessed using free recall of details in the stories. The results indicate that the writing modality affects recollection, handwriting leading to better recollection. However, currently, digital writing tools are inundating classrooms and workplaces around the globe, making their competent use a necessity in today’s world. For example, in Finland, students are obligated to use a laptop in upper secondary education and in the national final examination. In light of the results, we highlight the importance of balancing the instruction and practice of different writing modalities. Given the limitations of this study, we suggest conducting a larger-scale study and further research on the educational and cognitive implications of using and learning to write using multiple writing modalities.

YSO-asiasanat: muisti (kognitio); kirjoittaminen; lapset (ikäryhmät); nuoret

Vapaat asiasanat: handwriting; keyboarding; writing instruction; recollection

Liittyvät organisaatiot

OKM-raportointi: Kyllä

VIRTA-lähetysvuosi: 2019

JUFO-taso: 1