I think the secret to success with any goal setting activity is to select something you want to do, that needs to be done. All the templates, methods, procedures or approaches in the world are meaningless until the individual setting the goal has the desire to succeed.

I created a GAME plan to address my desire to construct a curriculum map that incorporated problem/project based learning and technology use into every unit. The unit plan I completed for Integrating Technology Across Content Areas that incorporates problem-based learning, social networking/online collaboration, and digital storytelling fits perfectly into my GAME plan curriculum map. I plan to use it as a template with which to create more unit plans. I am sure that future course work will be added to my collection in the same way. The next step I should take is to create a formal checklist of which topics I have covered, and which I still need to address.

Whether they realize it or not, students already engage in GAME plans. Their Goal is to learn Spanish. The Action they take (or not) is to pay attention in class and study. They Monitor progress by receiving feedback from the teacher in the form of grades. Then they Evaluate whether or not their feedback met their expectations. However, students could improve upon this process through more reflection. It may well be worthwhile to set aside class time for exploring GAME plans in more depth through journaling. It just might help some students take more responsibility and ownership in the learning process.