The term digital competences is referred to the set of capabilities,
knowledge and strategies that allow efficient and safe use of Information and
Communication Technologies and digital media. From the educational point of
view, these competences are essential for teachers or tutors to guide, support and
facilitate the learning processes of students, especially when in the educational
model concern is virtual. The main objective of the research described in this
paper was the identification and analysis of the digital competences required by
teachers related to online education. It was carried out under a quantitativedescriptive
approach and the information required was obtained through a
survey to 653 teachers, who applied for a virtual tutor training program. Based
on this information, the digital competences that a virtual tutor must have to
facilitate learning in the digital world were identified. The results obtained
indicate that, besides taking advantage of the tools and aids that Information and
Communication Technologies make available for them, tutors also require
pedagogical and social skills that allow them to generate an environment of
collaboration and a comprehensive learning