This paper explores the application of information technology in the education industry and its far‐reaching influence. Through a detailed analysis of the specific application of information technology such as multimedia teaching, network education platform, virtual laboratory and intelligent learning system in the field of education, it reveals how information technology shapes the teaching method, improves the teaching effect, and promotes the sharing and optimization of educational resources. At the same time, this paper also pays attention to the influence of information technology on the change of educational concepts, teachers' role, learning style and environment. In terms of information technology application, this paper shows that multimedia teaching and intelligent classroom enhance the interactivity and interest, the online education platform promotes the sharing of high‐quality education resources; the virtual laboratory provides students with a safer and more convenient practice environment, and the intelligent learning system improves students' learning efficiency through the recommendation of personalized learning resources.