The objectives of the research: The article considers the problem of preparing teachers for activities in the information space, which covers both the virtual space, where electronic communications are provided via various Internet networks, and certain technical devices. Considerable attention is paid to the study of the peculiarities of the psychological readiness of teachers to use information and communication technologies. The complex of research methods is used in the work: Psychological features and problems of the influence of information and communication technologies on the implementation of effective interaction between teachers and students are identified. Theoretical results: Based on the analysis, the essence and structure of psychological readiness of teachers to interact with students in the digital educational environment are revealed, which contains cognitive, motivational and operational components. Empirical results: A set of methods for studying the levels of psychological readiness of teachers to use information technology and interaction with students in the educational environment is grounded and the results of their application in a representative sample of educators are presented. It is noted that the introduction of ICT in the educational environment contributes to improving its quality, as well as improving the organization of educational institutions and their management.