Homework Assignment:
If you do not wish to use the Lesson Plan in class or do not have adequate computer capabilities, please print Student Instructions and give to students as a homework assignment.

Preparation  

• Ask students to think of a “PERSONAL PASSWORD” of at least 6 characters in length.
  
• Have students fill out sheets (see Homework Assignment and Resume Preparation Instructions) before class so they have a base of information for their resume.
  
• Tell students they will have an option to use an email address to receive correspondence from college recruiters and/or scholarship foundations.

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1. Log onto the Internet (Preferably using Internet Explorer®)

2. Go to http://www.OCNinc.org.

3. Show students "Scholarships & Useful Links" section on top nav bar. 
These websites are helpful to the college admission process (NCAA, Clearinghouse, FAFSA, SAT/ACT/AP)

4. Mouse over the red Sign-Up button at top left and choose "Student: High School"
(please allow a moment for page to load all 18,000+ high schools)

5. Select state, district, and high school.

6. Have students read disclaimer.
Students are responsible for all data entered; information is password-protected and data is used solely for the purposes of educational opportunities after high school. Privacy Policy.

7. Have students read the Student Instructions and, optional, complete appropriate Resume Preparation Instructions.

Notice: If students do not know a piece of information they may leave that item blank. Students may log back in to update/change their information at any time.

8. When a student is finished entering data, they can click "View Resumes" and select an activity.
To be able to view their resume, students must fill out at least one "activity" within academics, performing arts, or sports.

9. Show students how to log back into the system using their email address and personal password by visiting the homepage at www.OCNinc.org.

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Objectives

• Teach students about the Internet. Teach them how to list their accomplishments on a “resume”.
  
• Introduce students to the Online College Network website & show them how to get free national exposure to college, vocational & military organizations based on performance.
  
• Allow students to build and update their resume on the Online College Network website.

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Benefits      

• High Schools can print student resumes directly from the site for college inquiries about specific students.  These resumes have complete information on students including awards, honors, clubs and post graduation information, etc. (information that high school counselors may not know about the student).

• Subscribing college recruiters and scholarship foundations must use a password to search for, find and communicate with students. OCN, a nonprofit organization, provides this service free of charge to students and high schools.

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Equipment   

One computer with Internet access per student.
(browser must be Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Netscape 6.0 or higher)

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