Development of a tool to measure computer self-efficacy of pre-service teachers

This paper describes the process of the development of an instrument to measure computer self-efficacy of pre-service teachers. Self-efficacy beliefs have repeatedly been reported as a major factor in understanding the frequency and success with which individuals use computers. Computer self-efficacy is also an indicator of computer competency of individuals. But it is observed that there is no tool with desired psychometric properties to measure the computer self-efficacy of pre-service teachers. The scale has high validity and reliability indices indicating that the tool can be used to measure the self-efficacy of the pre-service teachers.