Gurushala - Free educational resources & classes

This application is focused on education.

Gurushala serves as a complimentary learning platform for both educators and learners, offering opportunities to participate in webinars, interactive tutoring sessions, and access free educational resources.

As a comprehensive e-learning solution for teachers and students, Gurushala is supported by Indus Towers Ltd. and the Vodafone Idea Foundation, with implementation carried out by Pratham Education Foundation. Its goal is to empower educators by providing a tailored learning environment that addresses their specific needs. Additionally, it connects students with diverse educational opportunities, resources, and assessments based on their curriculum to support them in achieving their academic objectives. Students can now gain access to all live classes and premium content for grades 6-12, including CBSE and State Board curricula.

Enjoy unrestricted access to a wide range of no-cost courses, online study resources, real-time doubt-solving classes, quizzes, and much more! Learn from the safety and comfort of your home, at your own pace.

👩‍🏫 Gurushala Academy

Participate in free interactive live classes specifically crafted to enhance learning experiences in an engaging, personalized manner. This educational app provides a unique learning journey that aids in concept comprehension and exam preparation. Engage with high-quality video lectures, take quizzes, clear any uncertainties, and practice with past exam questions.

📚 Content Library

The digital resource library is a free repository offering easily accessible online materials for students, including worksheets, videos, simulations, assessments, and quizzes. It boasts over 55,000 resources across 30 subjects tailored for classes 1 through 12.

📑 Free Online Courses

Access a variety of courses at no cost to improve teaching methodologies with new skills and strategies, covering topics like classroom management, socio-emotional challenges, pedagogy, body safety, and stress management. Upon completion of these user-friendly, self-paced courses, teachers will receive a certificate.

👨🏻‍💻 Quizzes & Competitions

These features make learning enjoyable and motivate children to excel while having fun.

💭 Webinars, Sessions & Training

Attend complimentary training sessions, webinars, and workshops where educators can engage with industry experts and participate in various online activities. Discover different e-learning platforms that assist teachers in creating and publishing content, as well as quizzes in various formats.

Gurushala also provides other features such as lesson plans, a virtual staffroom, communities & clubs, blogs, and personality assessments.

What else can you expect?

One-on-one online tutoring options for students from various boards, including CBSE, TBSE, MH, UP, RBSE, etc.

Free teaching and learning resources aligned with the curriculum for educators and students across various subjects and levels.

Self-paced, interactive online courses designed for both teachers and students.

A Virtual Staffroom for discussions among educators from across India.

Virtual Communities & Clubs for exploring personal interests and engaging discussions.

An opportunity to share your resources and get published on Gurushala.

A chance to learn more about your strengths as an educator!

Journey of Gurushala

Background

Gurushala is an initiative of Vodafone Idea Foundation and it is implemented by Pratham Education Foundation. The idea driving Gurushala dates back to 2012 when a digital education programme was piloted in 151 under-resourced and low-cost schools across India. The programme aimed to positively impact the learning levels of students by equipping schools with digital technology and training upper-primary math and science educators to integrate technology and innovative group learning pedagogies inside the classroom.

Over the years, the programme worked with schools across diverse geographies, cultures, languages and other socio-economic characteristics. In this process, it generated a rich pool of knowledge and insights about the problems that Indian educators face inside their classrooms and innovative and scalable solutions to solve those problems. The need to provide educators with an integrated platform for self-paced capacity development, access to varied resources and connect with peer educators was realized. The growing penetration of internet and smartphones in both rural and urban areas offered an opportunity to transform this need into the idea of an online educator portal. In 2019, this idea translated into reality with the launch of Gurushala.

About Vodafone Idea Foundation and Pratham Education Foundation

The Vi Foundation - the CSR arm of Vi - a leading telecommunications provider in India, is committed to using technology and fostering innovation to connect and inspire individuals across the nation and contribute to a brighter future. By focusing on social well-being, digital literacy, and inclusivity, the Foundation aims to positively impact the lives of millions.

It is our mission to facilitate connections and inspire progress nationwide. Through the strategic use of technology and purpose- driven innovation, we strive to uplift communities, enhance digital literacy, and ensure inclusivity for all. Our efforts involve collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government bodies, policymakers, civil society organisations, educational institutions, students, and the media, to achieve our vision of a more connected and empowered India. We are dedicated to enriching the communities we serve and positively transforming lives on a large scale. By partnering with various organisations, we aim to create a meaningful and lasting impact that aligns with our core values and aspirations for a better future.

Our work is focused on the areas of agriculture, education, women's empowerment, and technology. Through our numerous initiatives and interventions, we empower people, promote inclusion, and catalyse development, maximising impact through the innovative use of mobile technology and development approaches.

Pratham is an innovative learning organization created to improve the quality of education in India. As one of the largest non-governmental organizations in the country, Pratham focuses on high-quality, low-cost, and replicable interventions to address gaps in the education system. Established in 1995 to provide education to children in the slums of Mumbai, Pratham has grown both in scope and geographical coverage. The organization aims to improve the quality of education in India and ensure that all children not only attend but also thrive in school. This goal is accomplished by working in collaboration with the government, local communities, parents, educators, volunteers, and civil society members. 

Gurushala is a CSR initiative of Vodafone Idea Foundation.