The Internet of Things aims at connecting all the things in real world by means of various information devices to form a united network,in which all the things are digital and identified for different usage and sharing.Based on the understanding of the connotation and characteristics of the Internet of Things,this paper discusses two typical projects based on the Internet of Things,explores its application prospects in education,and mainly focuses on how to utilize the Internet of Things to construct intelligent instructional environments,to enrich experimental teaching,to assist educational management and to extend educational activities outside classroom.