The document discusses the author's self-assessment of their technology literacy before and after taking an educational course. Before the course, the author had a basic understanding of how to use technologies like Facebook, PowerPoint, and Google Docs but was unaware of their full capabilities and uses. After the course, the author developed a deeper understanding of technologies like Twitter and Google Docs and could identify how they are relevant to different tasks. They learned to recognize the assumptions behind technologies and understand their structures and implications for use.