The founding members of NCALTA are:

Board Member NC ALTA Title Member Company
Jerry Heneghan President CEO, Virtual Heroes, Inc
Richard Kristof Treasurer CEO, American Research Institute, Inc
Darion Rapoza PhD Vice President President, Entertainment Science
Witold Sieradzan Secretary Wake Technical Community College

Our Goal:

We will seek assistance in the form of state and federal funding, tax incentives, public awareness, and other means, to foster the growth of the industry. We will provide a web site that facilitates networking among technology developers, students, teachers, learners, and planners fostering collaboration and resource sharing. Additionally, we will hold regular meetings to promote professional growth and development.

   

 


IDEAL Tech. applications such as computer simulations, virtual reality, and videogame technology-based learning paradigms (dubbed “Serious Games”) are increasingly being demonstrated to be highly effective tools for education, training, and positive behavioral change.




Our Mission:

To provide long-term economic and societal benefits to North Carolina through fostering the statewide growth of research, development and education in the creation of Advanced Learning Technologies for workforce development.


Our Members:

North Carolina has a rare blend of leading learning institutions, game development studios, new media companies, and companies dedicated to creating learning programs. NCALTA will leverage these resources to establish North Carolina as the world’s foremost hub for creating Advanced Learning Technologies.
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