Loureiro, Ana CláudiaPinto, Maribel2026-01-132026-01-132025Loureiro, A. C & Miranda-Pinto, M. S. M. (2025). Conceptions of teaching skills in distance learning: a comparative analysis of the literature and the digital competency frameworks. In Atas Conferência SIIE2025http://hdl.handle.net/10400.2/20797This qualitative study conducts a comparative content analysis of the conceptions of online lecturer competence identified in the literature on distance learning and those proposed in three international digital competence frameworks for educators developed by the European Union, UNESCO, and the International Society for Technology in Education. This analysis aims to: (i) identify the conceptions of teaching competence advocated in distance learning studies and international digital competence frameworks, and (ii) characterise the main similarities and differences regarding these conceptions. The relevance of this study lies in the need to update and expand the competences required of lecturers in the online context. The results indicate that specific competences for online lecturers emphasise pedagogical and technological aspects directly related to distance teaching practice, whereas the international digital competence frameworks address a more comprehensive set of skills, including ethical, safety, and digital citizenship issues. It is concluded that lecturers' competences for online teaching transcend technical and pedagogical dimensions, equally integrating social and cultural competences. The study contributes to a broader understanding of online lecturer competences, providing insights for future teacher training initiatives in distance learning.engconference object