Tech Toolkit for TAs
BCSC Professional Development Resource | TA Academy
Written by Isaiah Estes
Updated at January 15th, 2026
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Tech Toolkit for TAs
Master the tools you use every day! Welcome to your digital home base. This toolkit was built to help you navigate BCSC tech with confidence—whether you're looking for a quick shortcut or a fix for a stubborn printer.
Explore it your way:
- Bookmark this page for one-click access to your most-used tools.
- Access a printable "Cheat Sheet" for your desk.
- Review the presentation from the TA Academy.
Quick Links
Submit a Tech Ticket (Incident IQ) – Use this for broken hardware or login issues.
Skyward Login – Access your paystubs and personal info.
BCSC Gmail – Check your district email.
BCSC Help Guides – Search the full library of district "How-To" articles.
💡 Pro Tip: Click the folder icon labeled “Managed Bookmarks” at the top left of your Chrome browser. Every link you see here and more are already waiting for you there!
Chromebook "Magic" Shortcuts
Where’s My Window? |
Press the  key (top row) to see every open window at once. |
Take a Screenshot |
Press Ctrl + Show Windows. |
Fix a Sideways Screen |
Press Ctrl + Shift + Rotate . |
The Zoom Reset |
If your text looks too tiny or too huge, press Ctrl + 0 (zero). |
Caps Lock |
Press Search  + Alt. |
Check out more of these amazing shortcuts: Chromebook keyboard shortcuts
Troubleshooting & Helpful Tips
Papercut Printing |
If you hit print and nothing happens, or the printer doesn't show up in the dropdown menu:
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10-Second Rule |
If your Chromebook is frozen, acting slow, or the screen is black, hold the Power button down for 10 full seconds. This performs a "Hard Restart" and fixes the majority of common glitches. |
Stay Organized |
If you find a website you love, click the Star icon on the far right of your address bar. This saves it to your Bookmarks Bar for one-click access later. |
Student Device "Quick Fixes"
Checking WiFi 📶 |
Click the clock (bottom right). Look at the WiFi symbol next to BCSCchrome. If it has 1-2 bars, move closer to the router. If it has an "X," toggle it off and back on. |
Typing Wrong Letters? |
If a student's keyboard is acting up, look at the clock. If it says "INTL" or "EXTD" instead of "US," click it and switch it back to the US Keyboard. |
Accessibility Settings |
If the screen is a strange color or a voice is reading everything aloud, click the time → Accessibility and uncheck any active features.  |
Need Assistance?
Submit a Tech Ticket with the student's name (first + last), their homeroom teacher's name, and take the device to the library for tech to pick up.
Need Assistance?
Our Tech Team happy to help! If these tips didn't solve the problem or you’re feeling stuck, please Submit a Tech Ticket. This is the fastest way to get on our radar so we know to check-in with you personally.