Innovating Technology & The Veiled Chameleon - Talk Show #21

The video features a discussion with Rick Hughes, a media arts professor at the University of Montana, about the integration of technology in education and the evolving role of educators. It highlights the shift from being mere consumers of technology to becoming competent creators. The video also includes a segment on Twirly, a veiled chameleon, explaining its unique characteristics and color-changing abilities.

What is Rick Hughes' role at the University of Montana?

• Professor of Chemistry

• Professor of Physics

• Professor of Media Arts

• Professor of Biology

What is a key challenge in modern education according to Rick Hughes?

• Shortage of teachers

• Slow integration of technology

• Lack of textbooks

• High tuition fees

How does Rick Hughes describe the shift in learning due to technology?

• From isolated to collaborative

• From theoretical to practical

• From collaborative to isolated

• From practical to theoretical

What analogy does Rick Hughes use to describe the university system?

• A bicycle

• A motorboat

• A car

• A battleship

What is Rick Hughes' mantra for students?

• Traditional student vs. modern student

• Passive learner vs. active learner

• Theory vs. practice

• Comfortable consumer vs. competent creator

What is the most famous ability of chameleons?

• Running fast

• Swimming

• Changing color

• Flying

What factors influence a chameleon's color change?

• Only mood

• Only temperature

• Mood, social interactions, temperature, light, health, and camouflage

• Only camouflage

How do chameleons achieve their color change?

• By changing their diet

• By moving to different environments

• By opening and closing chromatophores

• By shedding their skin

What unique feature do chameleons have regarding their eyes?

• They can see in the dark

• They can move independently

• They can only see in black and white

• They cannot move

What is the lifespan of a veiled chameleon?

• 4 years

• 10-15 years

• 1 year

• 20-30 years