Tag: remote work
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Remote vs. Office: The New Debate
The age-old debate between remote and in-office work has taken a new turn in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses and organizations around the world have realized that they do not need to be in-person to function, while others have learned that they struggle without physical interaction. Here at the Digital Corps, students and staff have…
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Portfolio Day Goes Digital: Hosting a Remote Conference
Stiff slacks, sticky nametags, and glazed donuts—all hallmarks of the Digital Corps’ annual professional development conference, Portfolio Day. Each year, students don their blazers and dress shoes and fill Ball State University’s Letterman Lobby, lined with tables for a day of networking and showcasing industry portfolios. Thinking back to my first Portfolio Day, I remember the buzz of excitement and amazement from students, staff, and former Corps members. From…
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Cancelling the Noise: Headphone Usage in the Workplace
Working in an office and, more recently, remotely, can pose a multitude of distractions for people who need to focus. Headphones are a common solution! We know headphones are a useful tool to tune out the hectic work environment, but can they increase our overall work productivity?
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Work-From-Home Video: Production During a Pandemic
Just over a year ago, I walked out of a movie theater feeling immersed in culture and art after thoroughly enjoying the Best Picture-nominated Jojo Rabbit. With eyes still adjusting to the outside reality and the taste of butter-saturated popcorn clinging to my tongue, I didn’t know it would be my last theater experience for…
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Keeping Up to Date: How the Digital Corps is Utilizing New Technology to Stay Connected
For many individuals, working from home became a “new normal” because of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Working from home brought new distractions, feelings of isolation, and a lack of productivity.
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Corps Cribs: A Collection of Remote Workspaces
Whether it’s minimalist or maximalist, Digital Corps students and staff each have a unique remote workspace.
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A Remote Reality
Work-from-home has become the new norm in light of the current coronavirus pandemic. Even before COVID-19 spread into Delaware County, employees and students with the Digital Corps began implementing remote work practices.