Pen vs. Keyboard? Why the Tool Doesn’t Matter as Much as You Think for Personal Knowledge Management
Journal
Notelab. Developing Ideas Through Evidence-informed Note-Making
Type
digital resource
Date Issued
2025-06
Author(s)
Abstract
Handwritten notes are often romanticized as inherently better for learning than digitally-taken notes. In academic and productivity circles, many swear either by pen and paper or digital note-taking apps. But is the pen truly mightier than the keyboard – or is it the other way around? This post takes an evidence-informed look at this ongoing discussion.
Language
English (United States)
Keywords
PKM
PIM
Notemaking
Notetaking
Tool
Medium
Tools for Thought
Learning
Writing
Hybrid
Distraction
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
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Contact Email Address
stefan.siegel@unisg.ch