Traugott Böttinger

Prof. Traugott Böttinger is a Professor of Special Education at the University of Education Freiburg, where he leads the Institute of Special Education. His academic journey includes previous roles as Junior Professor at PH Schwäbisch Gmünd (2019-2023), Lecturer at Universität Würzburg (2016-2019), and Research Assistant at Universität Würzburg (2013-2015). He holds editorial positions with the journal Fördermagazin Grundschule and the book series Inklusion praktisch.

Böttinger's research centers on inclusive and digital learning (Diklusion), special education pedagogy, and AI in education. Key areas include:

• Universal Design for Learning frameworks
• Digital tools for overcoming learning barriers
• Teacher professionalization in digital-inclusive education
• Video-based analysis of inclusive classrooms

His publications (2021-2025) predominantly explore digital inclusion, AI ethics in education, and diagnostic methodologies. Trends show a strong focus on empirical studies of classroom technology integration, critical analysis of digital equity, and theoretical frameworks for inclusive pedagogy.

Notable recognitions include the 1st Poster Prize from DGfE's Media Education Section (2022). He directs funded projects like:

• B.I.A.S. (Robert Bosch Stiftung, 2025-2026): AI sensitivity in inclusive learning
• EIS (2024-2027): School leadership in inclusive systems
• inklusiv.digital (until 2026): OER platform for inclusive digital tools

As Institute Head, he oversees research teams and collaborative initiatives across German universities. His lab infrastructure includes video-analysis facilities for classroom studies.