In this paper, the literature related to the use of technology in the languages classroom will be explored. In relation to the teaching and learning methodologies and approaches past and present as well as current research, comparisons are made between the audio-lingual/visual classroom and the digital classroom by way of describing and comparing the language laboratory classroom and the iPod Touch classroom. Particular attention will be given to the use of the language laboratory in the 20th century and the use of the iPod Touch in the 21st century. The notion of information communication technology (ICT) in the language classroom as it relates to computer assisted language learning (CALL), where relevant to the use of iPod Touch devices, is also explored. It is hoped that the study will assist teachers, schools, systems and sectors as they make decisions about their language programs/courses and how they are resourced. (Contains 1 table.)