Guides students through two research-backed frameworks — DYB (Do Your Best) and SMART — to set meaningful goals and commit to action.
Interactive browser-based tool. Ready to embed in your LMS or share directly via link. Works on any device. No installation, no accounts required.
As part of the Metacognitive Moves System™ (MMS), students choose — or use the built-in Framework Chooser to find the right fit through three quick reflective questions.
For goals that are still forming — where effort, flexibility, and progress matter more than hitting a fixed target. Built around personal investment and adaptive strategies.
For goals with clear targets and deadlines — where specificity, measurability, and a committed timeline will drive success. Built for purposeful, time-bound planning.
The built-in Framework Chooser uses three quick reflective questions to recommend the approach that aligns with where the student is right now.
Goal-setting sounds simple — but most students struggle to move from vague intention to a clear, committed plan. My Goal Builder addresses the core breakdown points.
Students set goals that are too vague to act on — or too rigid to sustain when life gets in the way.
Two framework options — DYB for flexible, effort-based goals and SMART for specific, deadline-driven ones — meet students where they actually are.
Students don't know which goal-setting approach to use — or default to SMART goals even when their situation calls for flexibility.
The built-in Framework Chooser guides students through 3 reflective questions and recommends the right approach — so the tool does the metacognitive heavy lifting upfront.
Students set goals but don't think through what might get in the way — so the first obstacle derails them completely.
The DYB framework includes dedicated steps for identifying challenges and planning adaptations — so students build resilience into their goal from the start.
Students set a goal, finish the conversation, and have nothing to reference — making follow-up and accountability hard for both student and advisor.
Auto-save and print/export let students keep a formatted copy of their completed goal — creating a portable artifact for follow-up sessions, advising notes, or personal reference.
Abstract prompts about goals leave students staring at blank pages — especially early in their academic journey.
Built-in examples (academic, career, and leadership scenarios) at every step show students what a strong response looks like — reducing blank-page paralysis and raising the quality of thinking.
Staff supporting goal-setting don't have a shared reference — conversations vary in quality and miss key elements depending on who's in the room.
The Coaching Companion gives staff a situational guide, quick reference for both frameworks, and facilitation prompts — so every conversation is grounded and consistent.
My Goal Builder isn't just a student tool — it comes with a dedicated resource for the staff who guide the conversations. The Coaching Companion helps tutors, advisors, coaches, and instructors facilitate goal-setting with consistency and confidence.
Common student scenarios mapped to the right framework — with recommended conversation starters and facilitation prompts for each situation.
Side-by-side comparison of DYB and SMART — when to use each, how they work, and what each step is designed to surface for the student.
Coaching questions for each step of both frameworks — so staff can deepen the conversation and help students think more precisely about their goals.
Interactive browser-based tool. Ready to embed in your LMS or share directly via link. Works on any device, no installation required.
Separate staff-facing resource with situational guidance, framework quick reference, and facilitation prompts.
Two complete, step-by-step goal frameworks with hints, examples (academic, career, and leadership scenarios), and guided prompts at every step.
Three-question reflective flow that recommends the right framework — reducing friction and raising the quality of the goal-setting process.
Students' progress saves automatically in the browser. Print-ready export creates a portable artifact for follow-up sessions, advising notes, or personal reference.
No accounts required. No student data collected or stored externally.
VPAT and HECVAT reports available on request for institutional procurement.
This toolkit doesn't replace your staff's expertise — it amplifies it.
Two frameworks — DYB and SMART — mean the tool works whether a student has a clear goal in mind or is still figuring it out. No single-size-fits-all approach.
Accessible-first, privacy-first design. Built to WCAG 2.2 AA standards. Works across devices — desktop, tablet, and mobile screens.
Goal-setting becomes a reflective practice — not just a form to fill out. Students develop the habit of thinking about their goals, not just stating them.
Helps students develop self-direction and purpose. Goals that are thought through, written down, and exported become commitments — not just intentions.
Request a preview, schedule a demo, or book a meeting to discuss implementation at your institution. Whether you're evaluating My Goal Builder as a standalone tool or as part of the full Metacognitive Moves System — a coordinated suite of five tools designed to build Learning Practice Infrastructure across the student experience — we'll show you exactly what deployment looks like.
Preview access available to verified higher education institutions and partners. For non-commercial use only.