This study tested the effects of Web page design instruction on improving computer self-efficacy of preservice teachers. A sample of 206 preservice teachers participated in this research. A pretest-posttest design experiment, including a 14-week instruction of Web page design, was conducted. The instruction of Web page design significantly improved the computer self-efficacy of preservice teachers. Various computer experiences, including weekly computer use, weekly Internet use, the use frequencies of word processing, e-mail, games, and presentation software, were significantly related to computer self-efficacy. The use frequencies of word processing and computer graphic software, weekly computer use, and age were the significant predictors of computer self-efficacy. The preservice teachers owning higher perception of computer self-efficacy revealed more confidence on Web page design self-efficacy. Generally, it is confirmed that most educators believe that increasing the opportunities to learn and use computers may facilitate the confidence and competence of preservice teachers.
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