Effects of teacher efficacy on computer skills and computer cognitions of Canadian students in grades K-3

In this study of 387 students aged 6-9, we examined the effects of a change in teacher efficacy when students moved to a new grade. The effects of 4 d imensions of computer teacher efficacy on 3 types of student benefits (impr oved basic and advanced computer skills and increased computer self-efficac y) were investigated. Students in an upward trajectory (i.e., those who mov ed from a teacher with low computer confidence to a teacher with high confi dence) benefited more from an infusion of technology than students in a dow nward trajectory (i.e., those who moved from a high- to a low-confidence te acher). Teacher efficacy variables explained 7%-9% of the student outcome v ariance. The effect of teacher efficacy on student outcomes was stronger wh en district in-service training was differentiated for individuals, distrib uted throughout the implementation period, established in-school networks, and was complemented by support focused on instructional rather than hardwa re issues.