Gurucool: Educational Networking Platform Things to Know About it.

What is gurucool?

Gurucool was founded in 2019. It is an ed-tech start up and an educational networking platform which provides various phygital (physical and digital) tools for learning. There are a myriad of tools through which learners and educators can interact and connect with minimal labour. This means that it is a free space of learning, expression and imparting knowledge. It is actively working towards digitising education and personalised learning while democratising the learning space of students.

Why are educational networking platforms beneficial?

Educational networking platforms are components of active learning strategies. They provide a high degree of engagement, individual learning, social interaction as well as intrigue among the students. Moreover, these platforms are quite customizable and collaborative. They are manifestations of alternatives in the traditional learning education system and complement the original thinking and learning of their users. These traditional approaches become more effective with the addition of educational learning platforms. Educators find it easy to transfer knowledge and information to their novice learners with efficient and effective interaction. Digital learning on educational networking platforms also promotes personal reflection and communication. Using them engages students, aids their retention of knowledge, increases interest in the subject matter and illustrates the clarification and relevance of many concepts.

How is Gurucool catering to the need of active learning?

With keeping the need of educational learning platforms in mind, Gurucool is building its way forward by empowering schools to be equipped with more than 25 phygital tools, online applications and an efficient digital infrastructure. It actively looks for learners and educators who are willing to learn and connect. An educator, after getting their account verified, can publish their own educational content, use teaching and analytical tools, advertise and monetize as well.

Learners can create their accounts for free on Gurucool. They can look for their community or interest as well as start learning and networking at the same time. Learners get to choose what they want to learn, how they want to learn, when they want to learn and from whom they want to learn. The educators on Gurucool connect with learners and help them gain attention and build interest in the theories and concepts under discussion. Students can see the theories and concepts in action. In more than a figurative sense, theories and concepts leap from their screen. Students can hone their analytical skills by analyzing media and the content on Gurucool’s platform using the theories and concepts they are studying. It allows students to experience learning beyond their local environment.

Gurucool is democratising the educational field while evolving and developing at the same time. Apart from various Educentres which are being opened by Gurucool across various states of India, it has also launched an ed-tech initiative called Padhaai App. It is a free platform for learning for students from all walks of life. An updated version of the Padhaai App, "Padhaai 2.0" will soon be launched by Gurucool. The tools of these applications are made for the people. They are free and can be utilised by anyone who wishes to grow and learn. They enable students to see concepts and new examples beyond their boundaries of traditional learning.

Learning with Gurucool gives you :

1. Smart Class

2. Study Material

3. Counselling

4. Learning App

5. Speedy class

6. Workshop and session

7. Library

8. Progress report

9. Doubt clubs

Vision of Gurucool

Inspired by the beautiful Maori word "Takiwatanga", Gurucool has framed its vision statement— "In your own space and time".

For Gurucool, each person is special and unique. Each person has the capability to learn, grow and thrive in their own space and time. Gurcucool has decided to advocate for 'space and time' for each individual learner and educator. As it quotes, "Dandelions don't bloom in a day. Why? Because it has its own time to grow. Why don't Dandelions grow on the moon? Because the moon isn't a safe and supportive space for them." Similarly, the actions which Gurucool has worked towards and is working still, are steps toward this vision, which recognises the uniqueness and abilities of each of its learners and creates a safe and comfortable space for them to grow.

What is in it for learners and educators?

Gurucool does not merely work towards the growth of learners but it works towards the growth of its educators as well. It caters to the need for knowledge for learners and educators alike. Learners have access to education for free and they can choose what to learn and when to learn. The features of Gurucool’s applications allow them to hone their capabilities of learning in the best possible manner. Educators can impart their knowledge without any hindrances and they can learn from their learners and fellow educators as well. All of them have the free and safe space to express themselves and gain recognition.

Gurucool ensures democratised learning which brings innovation to the sector of education. It facilitates quality education and offers students the flexibility to access learning from the sources they find most helpful and effective.Gurucool acknowledges the need to develop and use technology effectively in the learning space of its students. A major benefit hailed by online learners and educators of Gurucool is that of being able to access teaching and training at their own individual pace and time, without being subjected to obstruction and ignorance. It promises to build a more secure environment for its learners to thrive and grow in their own space and time.

Junaid Khan has 7+ years of experience in writing content around educational topics. Junaid Khan doing digital marketing since 2015 passed out from Jmi, New Delhi, IN