The novelty effect is the effect that introducing new elements has on an activity or behavior, describing how something being new can itself raise or otherwise change performance or interest apart from any lasting change in the activity, method or tool involved.
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Core ClaimThe novelty effect is a temporary rise in engagement, attention or performance that follows the introduction of something new, such as a new instructional technology, and that fades once the novelty wears off rather than reflecting a lasting improvement in learning. 1 Connections
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Source Novelty effect (Wikipedia)
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1. Novelty effect (Wikipedia)
Lead section
The novelty effect is an effect of introducing new elements on some activity or behavior.
In learning section
This effect often occurs due to the initial excitement or interest generated by the novelty itself rather than the inherent effectiveness of the tool or method.
Associated With: Gamification of Learning, In learning section, gamification paragraph
The novelty effect is also observed in gamified learning environments.
Associated With: Self-Determination Theory, In learning section, motivation sentence
Research also suggests that this is due to the interference of novelty with one's autonomous motivation
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