A Review of the Literature on the Integration of Technology into the Learning and Teaching of English Language Skills <s> I. Introduction <s> In language teaching and learning, we have a lot to choose from the world of technology: Radio, TV, CD Rom, Computers, C.A.L.L., the Internet, Electronic Dictionary, Email, Blogs and Audio Cassettes, Power Point, Videos, DVD's or VCD's. The last two decades have witnessed a revolution due to onset of technology, and has changed the dynamics of various industries, and has also influenced the industries and the way people interact and work in the society. This rapid rising and development of information technology has offered a better pattern to explore the new teaching model. As a result technology plays a very important role in English teaching. Using multimedia to create a context to teach English has its unique advantages. This paper tries to analyze the necessity of multimedia technology to language teaching and also brings out the problems faced by using these technologies. It also aims to make English teachers aware of the strategies to use it in an effective manner. <s> BIB001 </s> A Review of the Literature on the Integration of Technology into the Learning and Teaching of English Language Skills <s> I. Introduction <s> Many studies are related to the use of computer technology in learning and teaching but less work has been done to understand how computer technology users feel about them and how this technology helps in developing teachers’ teaching methods. Pronunciation Power software is one of the computer technologies for teaching English pronunciation. This study examined the role of Iranian teachers in utilizing Pronunciation Power software in pronunciation instruction. The researchers used qualitative method consisted of semi-structured interview questions with a volunteer sample of four teachers from an open university in Lahijan, Iran. The researchers answered the research question pertinent to the role of Iranian teachers about utilizing this software in the instruction of pronunciation. Based on the obtained findings, pronunciation power software changed the Iranian teachers' roles from a dispenser of information to a facilitator of information. This change of role gave them more autonomy and greater opportunities in teaching pronunciation. <s> BIB002
The method of English language teaching has been considerably changed due to the entry of technology. Technology offers a lot of benefits as making teaching interesting and more productive in terms of advancements. The use of technology helps learners get involved and learn based on their interests. It has been extensively accepted for teaching English in the modern world. Technology satisfies both visual and auditory senses of the learners BIB001 .  said that technology is the center of the globalization process and impacts education and culture. learners increase their knowledge  BIB002   . When using technology, learners not only control their own learning process, but also have access to further information over which their teachers cannot control BIB002 . Technology plays a key role in promoting appropriate activities for learners and has a significant impact on teachers' teaching methods in their classes. Technological advancements have gone hand -in-hand with the development of English and are changing the way in which we communicate. If we ignore technological developments in our classes we will never be able to keep up with these technologies. Therefore, it is very important for teachers to be aware of the latest equipment and to have a full knowledge of these technologies in different situations. There are different reasons why all learners and teachers should know how to use the new technologies. It should be mentioned that the new technologies develop and disseminate and we cannot ignore their impact on teaching and learning BIB001 . In this review article, the researcher will examine some of the important issues related to the integration of technology in learning and teaching language skills. These issues are as follows: the definition of technology integration, the reason of integrating technology, the role of technologies in promoting learning, teachers' roles, learners' roles, previous studies on the benefits of technology integration in the learning and teaching of language skills, the situation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Iran, and the recommendations for the successful integration of technology.