Video on demand

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/video-on-demand

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the core technology?Digital media distribution system enabling on-demand access to video content
2. What is the primary delivery mechanism?Internet streaming, allowing for immediate playback without full downloads
3. How does video on demand let me watch shows whenever I want?It streams the video over the internet right away, so you can start watching instantly without waiting for a scheduled broadcast.
4. What are the different types of video on demand services?There are true VOD, where you can play instantly; near VOD, which starts at set times; and other kinds like subscription, pay‑per‑view, and free ad‑supported services.

Over-the-Top (OTT): Media services delivered directly to viewers over the internet, bypassing traditional distributors.
Internet Protocol Television (IPTV): Television services delivered using the Internet Protocol suite over a packet-switched network.
Content Delivery Network (CDN): A geographically distributed network of proxy servers and their data centers designed to provide high availability and performance.