This essay explores the influence of digital teaching competence on pedagogical practices, as well as in quality and educational innovation. Competence expressed in tools, skills and knowledge that invite the teacher to propose alternatives in the pedagogical use of technologies to promote learning experiences. Equally, the assessment frameworks for this competence are reflected upon showing how its literacy approach can improve teaching. In addition, the importance of central aspects that are oriented to the certification of digital teaching competence is discussed with the purpose to assess its scope and educational impact. A matter that opens opportunities for teachers to think and propose sustainable routes for the integration of knowledge, skills and technologies.