Cursive Anyone?

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Should we expect Cursive to be taught in school?  Is there a benefit?  Is it wasted time since we use technology so much?  Joe and STEMBoT share some data so you can form your own decision. Links to explore: Why we should Stop Teaching Handwriting.Cursive is making a comeback.Top 10 Reasons to Learn Cursive.Cursive is Dumb.Why cursive handwriting needs to make a school comeback.Why Don't the Common-Core Standards Include Cursive Writing?Common Core Reinforced Not Teaching Cursive.What is the 4th Grade Slump?What Is Automaticity? The picture for this episode thumbnail courtesy of: https://www.k5learning.com/cursive-writing-worksheets Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:All music from this episode written and performed by Danny Burns.Check out his list of albums on Bandcamp.  SponsorsCoddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. Coddiwomple Creative makes art and just about anything they're inspired to create from a place of joy.  Check out their newest items at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com AND:Thank you to all of our Patreon STEMPunX.  We are so grateful for you all. Please share this podcast to help us continue our goal of bringing STEM education to everyone.Send us your feedback at: [email protected] CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John HardhamEditing by Joe and Michael.  See all the STEMunX fun at STEMPunX.com

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