| This interpretive study provides insight into participants' experiences and interactions with a 3-D simulation for learning concepts of physics, specifically, the properties of light and the wave model of light. The design and production of the 3-D simulation used in the study was also an important component of the research.; To fully capture the interactions of the participants using the 3-D simulation I employed various methods. I organized individual sessions that consisted in the video and audio recording of the interactions, followed by semi-structured interviews.; The study showed that students were excited about the visual features of the 3-D simulation, and their impressions reflected interest in the use of 3-D simulations for learning physics. The final chapter includes my reflections on the meaning of their answers, what I learned during my experience as novice researcher, and recommendations for future research. |
