Is one permitted to write for homework and school assignment purposes on chol hamoed? What if one has class? Can you write in class to take notes and do assignments?
I was always told absolutely not. Unless the teacher really doesn’t understand or refuses to allow you to wait a week to do the assignment/homework then it should be considered a Davar Ha’aveid and should be okay. But that should be avoided if at all possible. Notes are usually possible to get from someone else.
I was told that one is permitted to write in such a situation. Though if you can write in an unusual manner, that may be better. For my classes, I have to draw besides write, both on paper and using an electronic drawing tablet, and I was told that both are permitted, even with drawing in the usual manner since I am graded partly on clarity and accuracy.
Not sure about a tablet cuz thats writing, but read that typing is ok. I know I could potentially get notes but this is a class that involves active writing and assignments during the class session, like in class essays. And no, it is not a Torah class.
Rav Elyashiv is of the opinion that typing is considered real writing for all Halachic intents and purposes. Many assume that there is more reason to be Meikil by writing. Ask your own Rabbi.