Project Description:
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic that shifted the office space from a building shared by an organization’s employees to a personal work space in one’s home, there have been a few companies that have been rethinking the idea of workspace and work schedules.
Read and then discuss this article on how the pandemic has possibly catalyzed a change in how and where we work in an office: “The Future Of Offices And Workspaces, Post-Pandemic” https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2021/04/1…
- With a group of 2-3 students or a partner, brainstorm the pros and cons of working in an office building.
Then, with your group or partner, brainstorm the pros and cons of working from home. After you’re done with both lists, decide together which you would prefer. Explain your decision in detail.
- Now, it’s time for a friendly debate. The instructor will split up the class into 2 debating teams: Working in the office vs. Working at home. Regardless of how you truly feel, make sure to debate your team’s side.
Take turns for each team member and state a reason in support of your team’s argument.
- After the debate, individually, write out the list of pros and cons that you and your partner/group first came up with for both working at the office and working from home (From part A).
- Then, in your own words, write out a brief summary of what you learned during the debate on this issue, and provide on your own personal decision on your preferred workspace – office or home, or something hybrid.
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