Contest| From pen to screen: How writing has changed in the 21st century!

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Digital Writing vs Handwriting: Relevance and Benefits in the Modern Era
Digital writing refers to a form of writing produced through electronic devices such as computers, mobile phones, or tablets. It is usually typed using a keyboard or touchscreen and can be easily edited, copied, and shared. In contrast, handwriting is a form of writing that is created manually using writing tools such as pens and paper. Although it sounds classic, handwriting still has its own place in human life.

In my daily life, I personally use digital writing more often. The reasons are simple: speed, convenience, and efficiency. Writing articles, writing down ideas, and communicating with others is now more practical through digital platforms. However, occasionally I still write by hand—especially when writing down important things or pouring out raw ideas that I want to develop.

And for memory and creativity and learning, I don’t prefer my keyboard lately. Research has shown that the act of handwriting helps the brain process information more effectively, strengthens memory, and stimulates the parts of the brain associated with comprehension and learning. Handwriting also allows for slower thinking, a provocation for creativity and an emotional response to what has been written.

I think schools should still have a handwriting system, even in the digital age. Writing is a skill children need to learn as they develop fine motor skills, concentration, and learn the structures of language. Handwriting is a basic skill that helps to build higher, more complex skills that can’t be replaced by technology. Plus, handwriting is a chance to take the eyes off a screen, which is good for children’s eyes and for their mental health.

Pros and Cons:

Digital Writing:
Pros: Quick, effective, easy to annotate and save, can be shared widely.
Delays severity of attachment to content, doesn’t help fine motor skills, potentially distracting.
Handwriting:
Pros: Aids the Memory, Strengthens the Understanding, More Personal and Expressive.
Cons: Slow, hard to save and share, hard to read if the writing isn’t good. In an age dominated by digital writing, handwriting still plays a crucial and irreplaceable role—particularly in the habit of learning, self-expression, and the cultivation of creativity. In reality, they should complement each other in a well-rounded literacy program.