Chapter 9
When Less Is More
When Visuals Overload the Brain
Still Visuals Versus Animations
Applying Less Is More to Your Training
Recently, I received an announcement from a popular online second-language training application promising adjuncts similar to the one shown in Figure 9-1. No doubt these adjuncts are intended to spice up the lessons and motivate learners. You have likely seen (or even produced) various embellishments like these in an attempt to jazz up content. Are these adjuncts helpful or harmful?
Figure 9-1. Visual Added to Enliven Learning
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