Regarding the traditional pen and paper, there are some enticing attractions when using the OG note-taking method. The most being the experience of writing on paper using a pencil. Something about the tactile experience of writing your own notes and if you have good handwriting, being proud of your handwriting can be a significant incentive to why you prefer writing your notes. In addition, students may like having different sets of pens and highlighters, allowing them to experience a more artistic side of writing notes, making the overall experience more enjoyable. However, one aspect of "note" is that the scientific literature supports the claim that writing your notes is better for learning and memory than typing on a laptop. A recent study that compared memorizing specific appointments between those who wrote the appointments down on paper, laptop, and their phones found that those who wrote down the appointments on paper were better able to recall those appointments (Umejima et al., 2021). It is possible that writing your notes by hand simply activates more regions of the brain that help with memorizing information for extended periods and more accurately. It also provides more spatial information, which may offer more retrieval cues to recall it. However, some of the issues with paper notes are difficulty in organizing different notes, searching, and collaborating with peers.

Ultimately, what method to use is up to you and requires trial and error to determine what is best. While research suggests that writing notes by hand is the superior method, it may be possible that humans haven't been using our laptops long enough to effectively activate the same brain regions done by traditional handwriting. However, the best method is the method that works best for you! Suppose organization is crucial and you're paranoid about losing your notes. In that case, it may be better to use your laptop. However, handwriting is for you if you prefer to employ the most "scientific" approach to memorize your notes.