1. How did the COVID-19 pandemic influence the use of telecommuting? Do you think this will have a lasting impact on the percentage of workers who are able to work from home?

2. Is it possible that rowing numbers of telecommuters could negatively impact Internet stability and speeds as more and more people work from home?

3. Based on the benefits and challenges associated with telecommuting that are presented in this article, would you prefer a standard office format or working from home? Explain.

4. Have you ever taken an online course? If so, how did it differ from a standard classroom environment? What did you like and what'd you dislike about online learning? How do you think these pros and cons would translate to working remotely versus working in a traditional office setting?