This paper begins with a description of the penetration of ICT into the education field. It
examines the social aspects of learning environments using ICT, with emphasize on the contribution of ICT to quality in teaching and learning. The improvement in quality teaching and learning followed by ICT integration, is then presented with reference to cognition, pedagogies, convergence, alignment, data, and culture. Finally, useful indicators, and different models to evaluate the effectiveness of ICT in teaching are pr
esented. With view to the future, new technological trends with significant to the ducation field are being discussed.
