Handwriting Meets High Tech: David Bleicher on Jotit's Mission to Reinvent Classroom Learning

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May 26, 2025

David Bleicher, Co-Founder and CEO of Jotit, is on a mission to revive handwriting in classrooms through innovative technology. He shares how his personal experiences inspired Jotit's creation and the essential cognitive benefits of handwriting in education. The discussion covers Jotit's unique multimodal learning approach, combining handwriting, typing, and voice. Bleicher also highlights the importance of simple design for tech adoption by teachers and his strategic partnerships with Google and Owl Ventures to enhance classroom learning experiences.

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Inspiration Behind Jotit

David Bleicher founded Jotit inspired by his son Uri, who struggles with ADHD and dyslexia.
He created a streamlined app to help Uri organize his learning materials and overcome classroom challenges.

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Handwriting's Cognitive Power

Handwriting activates the brain differently and enhances learning and literacy.
More than half of classroom learning still depends on handwriting despite technological advances.

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Value of Multimodal Learning

Multimodal learning allows students to choose handwriting, typing, or voice to best express themselves.
This flexibility supports diverse learners and improves engagement in classrooms.

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David Bleicher is the Co-Founder and CEO of Jotit, a company on a mission to bring handwriting back to the forefront of education in the digital age. By blending proven learning methods with advanced technologies, Jotit enhances student outcomes and executive functioning in the classroom.

💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why handwriting remains essential in today’s tech-driven classrooms.
How Jotit integrates handwriting, AI, and executive function tools for students.
The multimodal learning approach and its benefits for diverse learners.
Innovative features Jotit provides to empower teachers in digital classrooms.
Insights into building strong partnerships with Google and Owl Ventures.

✨ Episode Highlights:

[00:01:30] David Bleicher introduces Jotit: blending traditional handwriting with advanced technology.
[00:03:00] How David’s personal mission to help his son Uri inspired Jotit’s creation.
[00:08:16] The cognitive benefits of handwriting and its irreplaceable value in education.
[00:11:00] Jotit's multimodal approach: handwriting, typing, voice—all in one platform.
[00:14:45] Tools for teachers: streetlight control, lockdown mode, and real-time classroom interactivity.
[00:18:30] Why simplicity in classroom tech design is critical to teacher adoption.
[00:21:43] Redefining digital classrooms with tailored tech—not repurposed entertainment devices.
[00:23:07] Strategic partnerships: How Jotit collaborates with Google and Owl Ventures for scale and impact.
[00:26:30] Jotit's future and David’s continued mission to impact millions through foundational learning tools.

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