This article examines information technology as a tool for distance education. For this, traditional teaching methods were compared with the main educational technologies of distance learning. The pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages of receiving education at a distance are considered. Some information educational technologies were also investigated, such as network educational technologies, database management systems (Oracle, SQLserver), technology of "electronic textbook".

Many adults do not always have the opportunity and desire to attend classes at universities. The main reasons for this circumstance include, for example, having a family, family responsibilities and a permanent job. Taking into account these realities, another alternative appears - the possibility of interactive learning using the global Internet.

Traditional teaching methods have now lost their effectiveness. The search for new ways and methods of transferring knowledge and skills will allow us to keep pace with the constantly changing environment around us. New educational technologies will help not only overcome the limitations of time and space, but also qualitatively assimilate large amounts of information and knowledge. At the same time, those educational technologies that are based on modern information technologies play an important role in promoting the modernization of education.