Hi John

I wasn't aware of that research. Do you have a link to the study in question?

I'd guess it depends on the individual and on the way in which those devices are used. If you're using a laptop or tablet in multitasking mode and have more than one thing on the screen while you're taking notes, you're far less likely to take things in than you may be with a piece of paper.

'Distraction-free' writing software is becoming very popular (https://ia.net/writer/mac/) because it strips everything back to what is, essentially, a piece of digital paper, free from buttons, menus and pop-ups. I can't see how retention could be reduced if those kind of tools were being used...

Interesting stuff, though.

Thanks

Mark