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title: What is the Canvas Online Learning Platform?
description: "Applies to: Students who are new to Canvas, SWIHA’s chosen online learning platform.  Canvas is used to access and manage course learning materials."
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# What is the Canvas Online Learning Platform?

**Applies to:** Students who are new to Canvas, SWIHA’s chosen online learning platform. 

Canvas is used to access and manage course learning materials. Students can submit assignments here, participate in discussion boards, communicate with their instructors and so much more! 

Click **[HERE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfYMGPzj3ec)** to view our Canvas User Interface Tutorial 

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