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Canvas 101 for Students

Canvas 101 for Students

1. Go directly to http:// jsr.my.vccs.edu/ or click on My Reynolds from the Reynolds home page at http://www.reynolds.edu/.

2. When the Reynolds Community College login screen appears, login with your My Reynolds username & password.

3. When the My Reynolds main menu appears, click on the Canvas tile.

  • Select the Account icon from the menu on the left
  • Then select Profile to add a profile photo or picture to your account

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  • Select the Account icon from the menu on the left
  • Then select Settings to add your mobile phone number to receive text message notifications for the courses your are taking

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  • Select the Calendar icon from the menu on the left to view when assignments are due in any class.
  • You can also create your own events in the Canvas calendar by selecting the  + (plus) sign located near the top right of the screen.

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  • Select the Email icon from the menu on the left to read, reply to and compose email messages to your instructor or students from any class.

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The navigation menu for any course on Canvas generally includes:

  • Home
  • Announcements
  • Syllabus
  • Modules
  • Grades
  • Zoom
  • Tutoring
  • Library Services

 

  • Select the Help icon from the menu on the left.
  • Then select the Canvas Support Hotline or Chat option to receive help from a Canvas representative.