streaming technology

"Esports competitions have become a world-wide phenomenon with millions of viewers and fans. Learn about online streaming and what it takes to become an influencer. Aligned with curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century content including information, media, and technology skills"--Provided by publisher.

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Streaming TV in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of the growing popularity of streaming TV. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

"Music is a . . . part of many people's lives, and it's never been easier to bring music to your ears. That's thanks in . . . part to streaming technology that has opened up worlds of . . . music to billions of people. That transition has been rooted in technology, but it has caused problems for creators. Inside, read how . . . companies are uniting the world in music while trying to support the artists who create it"--Provided by publisher.

This succinct title breaks down the complex mechanisms behind audio and video streaming and explains them in terms a middle-school-aged audience can understand. This volume introduces the concept of streaming and then explains how it works and what its uses are. Along the way, important digital terminology and concepts are introduced, such as bandwidth, codecs, plugins, and protocol. A discussion of Internet safety and how to produce and share streaming content wraps up this enlightening text.

Profiles Reed Hastings, the founder of Netflix, a pioneer in the development of streaming entertainment.