Concern over Handwriting Lesson

In the age of computer technology, it appears that handwriting has been left behind. A survey in England estimated that nowadays only 13 percent of written communication is done by pen and paper, compared to 50 percent by email, and 29 percent by text message.
This has led to some concern that the education system could do damage to students by neglecting to teach handwriting. In England, a study found that two-thirds of teachers had not been shown how to teach handwriting during their initial training. Moreover, most schools were not teaching students how to increase their writing speeds. Poor handwriting could affect students’ exam performance overall academic achievement as well as self-esteem. In an increasingly competitive world, handwriting might just be what sets you apart from the pack.