Working on paper can be a useful alternative to digital work. Working on paper has been shown to slow down the mind by microseconds, which can make us more open and creative thinkers. This could be good for critical thinking and learning. Protocols for work can help increase focus and lower stress, as well as boost understanding and memory.

Cornell Notebook: Now available for $5.99US on Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon Canada, and all over the world. This workbook alternates pages of the standard Cornell structure with lined pages for active recall. Students use this two-part structure to focus on readings and lectures, and then test their knowledge, using good learning practice to improve comprehension and recall.