I think that the biggest thing I will take away from this Intro to Blended and Online Teaching course is an understanding of Dr. Ruben R. Puentedura's SAMR model.  Since the framework consists of just four stages- substitution, augmentation, modification, and redefinition, it is fairly simple to keep in mind when planning lessons.  As I incorporate technology in my lessons, I need to think about whether I am merely substituting technology for paper and pencil because it is the current trendy thing to do.  If that is the case, I'm probably not creating lessons that are any more effective than the traditional way.  Instead, technology should be used when it can transform the lesson so that students are developing creative and critical thinking skills in a way that traditional teaching tools can't accommodate.  If the technology tool is helping students become better thinkers, communicators, and creators, then it is a worthwhile investment.  Otherwise, it could just be a time waster.  When I consider adding technology tools to my lessons, I need to remember the SAMR model and try to use tech tools for modification and redefinition more often than just for substitution and augmentation.