According to a study by the Association for Psychological Science, Kent State University and other researchers, pen and paper can be more effective at retaining and understanding concepts than using laptops. In the past, handwriting was all that was needed to capture important information. Important details can be lost if the pencil or pen stops working. With the advent of the tablet and laptop, taking notes was much easier.

It turns out that handwriting notes can improve listening skills and cognition, as well as increase the ability to summarize information. Journal of Psychological Science states that handwriting notes is more beneficial than those made on a laptop.

Boogie Board, creators the Blackboard, are aware of this and have created it. “eWriter”This product features Liquid Crystal Paper. Blackboard lets users write and erase electronically, without the need for ink or paper. High tech meets traditional.

“With Blackboard, we’ve arrived at an incredible cross-section where high technology allows us to create a back-to-basics experience that somehow feels revolutionary and familiar at the same time,”Hunter Morris is Blackboard’s director, product design.

“Quite ironically, we’ve developed a breakthrough tech product without the inconvenience of chargers, plugs or ports,”Morris continues.

Blackboard is easy to use on the go, and there’s nothing to download or charge.

The device comes in an 8.5-inch size.” x 11″Four templates are available in letter-size and semi-transparent writing surfaces. They can also be used for taking notes or planning your schedule. This screen can also be used to trace an image, map or photo on a digital screen.

Liquid Crystal paper’s new technology is Exact Erase. It allows users to quickly clear the screen by pressing a button or erase small or large sections as if they were using a pencil with an eraser.

Another reason is “write on”This app is free and allows you to easily save, organize and search for your work. The Blackboard might not be able help you decipher your scribbles.

Writing has been used for many millennia as a method of communicating with others. It’s simple. Why put yourself at risk? “mindless processing”When you have the opportunity to use a new technology that has 50 patents, you can increase your understanding of concepts. Are you tired of old technology? It’s not.

Amazon Blackboard http://amzn.to/2AYKefU, or other retailers, including Staples, OfficeMax, Office Depot, Barnes & Noble, Fred Meyer, and more.