Listen to Amanda McLeod in discussion on Radio 4’s PM about handwriting versus keyboarding in exams, following the announcement from Pearson (Edexcel) that they are planning to offer the option to take GCSE English Language and Literature on screen from 2025. Amanda points out that the NHA advocates both handwriting and keyboarding, though understanding and recall are better with handwriting so it’s a more effective method for revision. There is also insufficient infrastructure currently: touch typing is not taught on the National Curriculum, and more investment would be needed in technology to ensure that no one is disadvantaged. The handwriting discussion is from 27 minutes in:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001tsdj?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
