Nowadays, technology has become part of our daily life and has a vital role in supporting children in learning. However, the benefits of handwriting are irreplaceable by typing.
Research shows that handwriting can enhance the process of learning new words in both English and Chinese. It is especially important to learn letter recognition and spelling in English, character recognition and learning strokes in Chinese. Therefore, it is crucial for children to learn and practice handwriting together with support from technology to facilitate their literacy development.