Remote work relies on software. To collaborate effectively, you need to know the specific vocabulary for these platforms.
1. Video Calls (Zoom, Teams)
- "You're on mute." (We can't hear you).
- "Can everyone see my screen?" (Sharing display).
- "My connection is unstable." (Internet problems).
- "Let's hop on a quick call." (Have a short meeting).
2. Messaging (Slack, Discord)
Key Terms:
- Thread: A series of replies to a specific message.
- Channel: A chat room for a specific topic.
- DM (Direct Message): A private message.
- Status: Showing if you are "Active", "Away", or "In a meeting".
3. Project Management (Trello, Jira)
Tracking your tasks.
- Ticket / Card: A specific task to do.
- Backlog: A list of tasks waiting to be done.
- Deadline: The date a task must be finished.
- Assign: To give a task to someone.
4. Cloud Storage (Google Drive, Dropbox)
- Upload / Download: Sending files to/from the cloud.
- Share link: A URL to give others access.
- Permissions: Controlling who can "View", "Comment", or "Edit".
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