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This study found a link between handwriting and keyboarding speed but not accuracy. Keyboarding may be a good alternative for students with handwriting challenges, especially if they write slowly.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Educational Technology
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Handwriting and keyboarding are primary methods of written communication for students.
  • Understanding the relationship between these skills is crucial for educational support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate correlations between handwriting and keyboarding speed and accuracy.
  • To identify shared underlying components between handwriting and keyboarding.

Main Methods:

  • 15 keyboarding lessons were provided to 63 fifth-grade students.
  • Pre-instructional evaluation of cognitive, sensory, and motor skills.
  • Pre- and post-instructional testing of handwriting and keyboarding speed and accuracy.

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Main Results:

  • A significant correlation was observed between handwriting and keyboarding speed post-instruction.
  • No significant correlation was found between handwriting and keyboarding accuracy.
  • Tactile and oculo-motor functions correlated with speed, but not accuracy, for both writing methods.

Conclusions:

  • Handwriting and keyboarding accuracy likely involve distinct skill sets.
  • Keyboarding presents a viable alternative for students experiencing handwriting difficulties.
  • Handwriting speed is a critical factor to consider when recommending keyboarding for slow writers.