Closing the Digital Gap for Incarcerated Students Using Learning Management Systems in the USA

Johannes Badejo, Joyram Chakraborty, Elyshia Aseltine, Lawrence O. Oyaniyi, Oluwafemi P. Badejo

2025

Abstract

This study explores the current digital access and the feasibility of integrating Learning Management Systems (LMS) in correctional facilities to bridge the educational digital gap among incarcerated students in the USA. Using a cross-sectional design and quantitative methodology, data were collected through structured questionnaires from 94 incarcerated students. Results showed low digital access (overall mean = 2.31, SD = 1.337) but high feasibility for LMS integration (overall mean = 3.61, SD = 1.195). Key challenges identified include funding, staff training, and logistical constraints (overall mean = 3.75, SD = 1.205). Pearson correlation analysis indicated a strong positive association (r = 0.875, p = 0.001) between digital access and LMS feasibility, suggesting that improved digital access significantly enhances LMS integration feasibility. Recommendations include increasing funding, providing comprehensive training, and improving digital infrastructure to enhance educational outcomes for incarcerated students.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Badejo J., Chakraborty J., Aseltine E., Oyaniyi L. and Badejo O. (2025). Closing the Digital Gap for Incarcerated Students Using Learning Management Systems in the USA. In Proceedings of the 20th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 1: HUCAPP; ISBN 978-989-758-728-3, SciTePress, pages 518-530. DOI: 10.5220/0013385700003912

in Bibtex Style

@conference{hucapp25,
author={Johannes Badejo and Joyram Chakraborty and Elyshia Aseltine and Lawrence Oyaniyi and Oluwafemi Badejo},
title={Closing the Digital Gap for Incarcerated Students Using Learning Management Systems in the USA},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 20th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 1: HUCAPP},
year={2025},
pages={518-530},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013385700003912},
isbn={978-989-758-728-3},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 20th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 1: HUCAPP
TI - Closing the Digital Gap for Incarcerated Students Using Learning Management Systems in the USA
SN - 978-989-758-728-3
AU - Badejo J.
AU - Chakraborty J.
AU - Aseltine E.
AU - Oyaniyi L.
AU - Badejo O.
PY - 2025
SP - 518
EP - 530
DO - 10.5220/0013385700003912
PB - SciTePress