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Online Social Media Notes Ban: Students in Kerala will no longer be able to share study notes on WhatsApp. Regarding this decision, Kerala Education Department believes that studies should be done in the classroom and not on mobile. It is clearly stated in this order that neither notes can be sent on social media nor their print out can be taken. Higher Secondary Academic Joint Director Suresh Kumar said that the regional deputy director will inspect the school to see whether the rules are being followed or not.

This decision has been taken after the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is over. Online classes were conducted during the school closure. Although online classes were helpful at that time, parents had complained to the Child Rights Commission regarding its many ill-effects. After this the Education Department reconsidered it.

Now principals of higher secondary schools have been directed to stop teachers from distributing notes through digital platforms. Also encourage students to adopt more traditional methods of learning.

Why handwritten notes are better:

Writing by hand requires active engagement with the subject matter whereas typing can be a passive activity. Writing forces you to think more critically about information. Writing by hand engages multiple senses – sight, touch, and even the subtle sound of pen on paper – creating strong neural pathways.

Plus, handwritten notes offer more creative freedom than typing. The biggest benefit of handwriting is the ability to concentrate without constant interruption from digital information. Handwritten notes provide a personalized learning experience and a much-needed break from digital overload.