Application of streaming media technology for modern education

Streaming media technology with huge potential for education makes it crucial in teaching and learning. Basing on the introduction of structure, transport protocols, and playing mode of streaming media serving system, educational applications of streaming media for e-learning, real time learning, virtual workshop, resource sharing, and cooperative learning are described. Then, a practical example for network curriculum system according to teaching requirement of a certain university is elaborated to explain how streaming media technology used effectively to improve interactive learning, and make content easier to understand. Within multimedia educational environments, self-centered, autonomous learning is promoted, thus the development of lifelong learning skills is contributed.