Chapter 14.1

Discover How Technology Changed the Way People Work

You will explore how new tools and machines have transformed Canadian jobs, created exciting new careers, and changed the way workers communicate and get things done every day.


What You'll Learn

You will learn how technology replaced old tools with new ones.
You will discover how automation made some Canadian jobs obsolete.
You will explore new jobs that technology and computers have created.
You will understand why digital skills matter for your future work.

What You'll Practice

1

You will compare old tools with the new technology used today.

2

You will identify jobs created or removed by Canadian technology changes.

3

You will explain how technology improved safety and speed at work.

Why This Matters

Understanding how technology has changed work helps you see why learning digital skills today will prepare you for the jobs and challenges of your future.

This Unit Includes

Practice exercises
Learning resources

Skills

Technology Impact
Automation
Changing Workplaces
Digital Tools
Innovation
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