A Mississippi nonprofit teaching hands-on technology

Learn new technology by using it.

NewDawn helps students, educators and community groups try virtual reality, create digital media and build useful job skills. People learn what the tools do by working with them.

501(c)(3)Mississippi nonprofit
Veteran-ledBuilt around service
Coast to globalLearning across borders
Two students exploring virtual and augmented reality with headsets
XR LEARNING LABSDIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTIONWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTGLOBAL COLLABORATION
Why NewDawn exists

NewDawn makes new technology easier to understand.

A student can put on a headset and step inside a lesson. A teacher can build an activity people can explore. A community group can use video, audio or a virtual room to share an idea.

NewDawn is developing this work for Harrison, Jackson and Hancock counties. Through its founder's teaching and partner work, NewDawn also connects the Mississippi Gulf Coast with people in Ghana and South Korea.

Learn who NewDawn is
What NewDawn is building

Four ways people can learn, create, work and connect.

Some parts of this work are active now. Other local programs are still being developed. The Programs page explains the difference.

What has already happened

There is real work to see.

NewDawn brings together hands-on teaching, global partner work and community media. These examples show what the growing Gulf Coast effort can become.

Stories + simple guides

See the people and ideas behind the technology.

Read what a virtual learning lab is, how NewDawn is using the tools and how people can learn together from different countries.

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Happening nowRecorded virtual reality lessons, global partner work and NewDawn Radio
Still being builtLocal learning programs, internships and a Gulf Coast Innovation Hub
Take the next step

Bring learners, an idea or support.

Schools, organizations, businesses and supporters can choose a clear way to begin with NewDawn.