In the light of recent events (COVID 19), we are increasingly hearing about the use of information and communication technologies in the educational process. Moreover, the use of the information and educational environment in the current epidemiological situation is relevant and in demand for all educational institutions without exception, since only it can, in a situation of distancing, provide high-quality meaningful education that meets all the requirements of modern times and the demands of society. Currently, among the main requirements of our time, the state is faced with the task of strengthening the quality of education, which is responsible for the training of highly qualified specialists. This means that the system of higher and additional education is becoming the leading ones in the training of such personnel. Achieving high quality education that meets the requirements of didactics and scientific and technological progress of society is possible with the introduction of modern practice-oriented, individualized forms of education into the practice of universities and additional education. Among such forms of education, one of the most popular and relevant are information and communication technologies. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.