Think back to when you learned a new skill or tackled a tough topic. Did you feel overwhelmed by too much information? This common experience shows a flaw in learning design: the idea that more content means better learning. For busy adults with specific goals, this can be counterproductive.

At Verbosity Creative Solutions, we often get client requests in terms of instructional minutes. While this is helpful in defining the scope of the project, it often reflects this deeper misconception that “more” is “better.”