Digital technology has emerged as a key catalyst in transforming contemporary education, offering significant potential to enhance the effectiveness and quality of teaching and learning. This study seeks to examine the transformative role of digital technologies in advancing educational effectiveness, with particular emphasis on three core domains: the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to facilitate deep learning, the use of Augmented Reality (AR) to foster student engagement, and the development of co-designed digital platforms to support collaborative social action. Through a literature review, this study analyzed 29 relevant articles sourced from the Scopus and Web of Science databases, employing a thematic analysis approach to identify key themes and trends in the use of educational technology. The findings reveal that AI holds significant potential for enhancing teaching effectiveness through personalized learning and deep data analytics. Meanwhile, AR facilitates deeper conceptual understanding through advanced visualization and interactive engagement. Co-designed digital platforms are shown to be effective in raising awareness and fostering student involvement in global issues such as climate change. The study also identifies five dimensions of educational quality influenced by these technologies: effectiveness, efficiency, equity, relevance, and sustainability. In conclusion, while these technologies offer immense potential to transform education, their implementation requires a holistic approach that includes investment in infrastructure, educator training, and the development of policies that promote innovation while addressing challenges such as the digital divide and privacy concerns. Future research should focus on the effective integration of these technologies into existing educational systems and the long-term assessment of their impact on learning outcomes and the development of 21st-century skills.
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