Specifics of the Use of Information Technology in Additional Education for Children and Adults

The article considers the specifics of additional education for children and adults as an innovative area of education development. The characteristics of information technologies used in additional education are given, the developed project “Intellect of the Future” is described. The role of the teacher of additional education as a key figure in innovative changes is shown. An attempt is made to identify modern trends in the development of information technologies in additional education, providing the creation of an optimal educational environment for the successful learning of children and adults.