This assumes short term memory is important. My ability to randomly recall is probably far less important than my ability to apply three information I learn. If faster recording through typing and increased organization leads to a better ability to apply 5 years from now rather than when you take the test 2 weeks from now I'd much prefer that. Also presumably decreases errors in application down the line. If short term memory development which is aided by the decreased I/o rate of handwriting is advantageous for grades that tells me we are testing the wrong way. We're assessing an arbitrary skill which doesn't translate to productivity in almost any field.
Actually, that seems entirely plausible. I'm still taking notes on my laptop.
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This assumes short term memory is important. My ability to randomly recall is probably far less important than my ability to apply three information I learn. If faster recording through typing and increased organization leads to a better ability to apply 5 years from now rather than when you take the test 2 weeks from now I'd much prefer that. Also presumably decreases errors in application down the line. If short term memory development which is aided by the decreased I/o rate of handwriting is advantageous for grades that tells me we are testing the wrong way. We're assessing an arbitrary skill which doesn't translate to productivity in almost any field. Actually, that seems entirely plausible. I'm still taking notes on my laptop.