Now, what do students prefer? Do they prefer working with a pencil or on a Chromebook? People rely so much on technology today, but have you ever wondered what actually works better while students use it?
Eastern Washington University did some research. Now, they have worked for a couple of weeks testing and having students do different things on paper vs. computer. Their research has proven that pencil wins by a very large margin and that students learn much better while using pencil.
That may be for them, but what do the actual students prefer or enjoy doing? Fruita Monument High School (freshman) Adam Jones says that he prefers pencil and paper. One of his reasons was that he prefers this approach because of how hands-on it is. He also states that he feels his learning improves when he does it with paper pencil and that he understands it more than he does when on computer.

The teachers of FMHS all have different approaches. Kristie Simonson, A math teacher, says her approach is split, but she said that she enjoys teaching more hands-on and that it helps her to understand her students’ trail of thought. When she does utilize her computers or technology in her class she says it is more convenient but it is harder for her to understand.
Another FMHS teacher has a very similar approach. Shelby Fredrickson, a comp lit teacher, now also prefers paper and pencils but uses technology more often than Mrs. Simonson. Even though she does use technology more often, she thinks that paper and pencil do work better, but she also prefers the computer when she wants convenience. When it comes to trying to teach something or trying to get something to stick, her go-to is paper and pencil.

Every teacher has a different approach and they will all do differently but most have something in common. Every teacher is unique in their style and they will all try and teach you in a different way.