IHAT Modules: Professional Development

The IHAT Center offers a variety of professional development sessions on assistive technology. These online sessions are embedded in College of Education coursework, but candidates are welcome to explore/complete sessions of personal interest as well.

All IHAT professional development modules are offered online only for ECU students. If your course requires an IHAT session, you should have been automatically enrolled.

• If you don’t see IHAT on your Canvas menu, email us at atcenter@ecu.edu, and we will add you to the site.
• If you would like to complete a session for your own professional knowledge (but are not taking a course that requires it), email us and we will add you to our site.

The IHAT Center is located in Speight 239.  The IHAT staff are available to offer support on the online sessions and help you check out assistive technologies for short term loan.  You may either stop in during open hours or email us at atcenter@ecu.edu to make an appointment for assistance. Open hours are posted on the SP 239 door and in the IHAT Canvas site.

Below are the professional development offerings and short descriptions:

Intro to AT and UDL

This module introduces the term Assistive Technology, explores a variety of AT across disability populations, and highlights the connection between AT and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Picture Supports for Academics, Behavior, and Communication

This module teaches individuals how to create picture support materials for instructional, behavioral, and/or communication purposes using a variety of resources.

AT for Literacy

This module explores a variety of AT that supports literacy, both reading and written expression, with emphasis on Read and Write Gold software.

Making Adapted Books

This module demonstrates how to make adapted books for students with specific learning needs, physical and/or cognitive disabilities.

Alternate Access

This hands-on module explores a variety of different ways that individuals with disabilities can access technology.

AT Assessments & Evaluations

This module teaches the AT Evaluation cycle, common elements across several different models of AT evaluations, and formative assessment strategies for AT.

Augmentative Alternative Communication

This module explores a variety of AT options specific to supporting receptive and/or expressive communication deficits.

AT for Behavior

This module explores a variety of AT options specific to supporting behavioral concerns.

Accessibility in Learning Platforms

This module explores accessibility options available in online learning management systems that support the needs of students with disabilities.

AT for Math and Science

This module explores a variety of AT options specific to teaching math and science content.