E-learning tools and smart campus: Boon or bane during COVID-19

The sudden spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 across the world has been leading to the drastic changes in complete structural, organizational and social aspects of every sector, including the education system. The quick closure of universities and schools for public health safety during COVID-19 pandemic has become a catalyst for searching innovative solutions within a short span of time. In the context of this new and challenging situation, e-learning tools have become the new educational policy and practice for virtual classrooms. This chapter presents an analysis of various e-learning tools for synchronous and asynchronous learning. It also focuses on the various health issues arising due to the excessive exposure of everyone to screens with the growing adoption of online learning tools and technologies. © The Institution of Engineering and Technology 2021.