Why Handwriting on Tablets Boosts Learning by 20%


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Hello Reader,

I’m pleased to share this month’s featured episode of The Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast! If you are looking to strengthen notetaking skills, this episode delivers practical insights you won’t want to miss.

🎙️ Episode 54: Become the Expert on Your Challenge

Episode Overview

In this episode of The Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, Darius Namdaran and I explore how tablet note-taking apps like GoodNotes, Notability, and OneNote can enhance executive functions such as cognitive flexibility, working memory, and inhibitory control.

We discuss how features such as searching handwritten notes, split-screen for side-by-side referencing, multimedia embedding (like audio recordings synced to notes, dragged images, or URLs), and tactile handwriting on paper-like screens can help learners organize their thoughts, retain information, and stay focused.

Whether you prefer handwriting with an Apple Pencil, typing, voice input, or a hybrid approach, understanding how to use these tools effectively can make managing tasks and learning much easier, especially for those with dyslexia, ADHD, or language-based learning differences.

Through relatable examples, practical tips, and insights grounded in cognitive science, we show how these apps can become powerful allies in building independence, confidence, and organization, from college note-taking and workplace meetings to creative prototyping and mind mapping.

For learners, this episode is about discovering tools that truly fit their needs and make learning smoother. For parents, educators, and coaches, it’s a reminder that supporting students with the right strategies and tools can help them thrive, feel empowered, and take more intentional control over their learning journey.

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Catch this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and at Good Sensory Learning. We’d love to hear your thoughts, join the conversation, and connect with a community passionate about executive functioning!

Resource Highlight:

To complement this episode, I'm featuring free tips and resources directly from my Executive Functions Coaching & Study Strategies Certification Course. Discover the science-backed framework behind Dr. Warren's approach!

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