Stance Exercises 2

In the table below, you are given seven sentences. Copy and paste the words that you think decide the stance of the sentence and then write down which stance characterizes the sentence. When ready, click on "Feedback" to check your analysis.



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Sentences Stance Keywords Stance
1. Distributed Cognition (DC) has been recognized as enlarging the unit of analysis of human action.
2. DC dissolves the traditional divisions between the inside/outside boundary of the individual.
3. Many studies have examined the role technology can play as part of the DC system (Dieterle & Dede, & Schrier, 2007; Kim & Baylor, 2006; Pea, 1993).
4. Although virtual environments are recognized as an effective educational tool (Bricken, 1991; Renninger & Shumar, 2002). . .
5. Later, we conceptualize technology as a particular type of artifact operating within this architecture.
6. Kim and Baylor (2006) suggested that computer based environment. . .
7. Specifically, this study sought answers to the following research questions. . .