Dr. Jonathan Odame

About

Dr. Jonathan Odame is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana. He holds a PhD in Adult Education and Human Resource Studies, an MPhil in Clinical Psychology, and a BA in Psychology and the Study of Religions, all from the University of Ghana. His research focuses on the integration of technology in education and distance learning.

Dr. Odame has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on topics such as online learning adoption, academic freedom, and instructional technology. He teaches courses at the diploma, undergraduate, and graduate levels, covering areas like adult education, functional literacy, and evaluation of educational programs.

He has served as a reviewer for international academic journals and contributed to research projects on migration, disaster self-reliance, and higher education infrastructure financing. Dr. Odame has received multiple scholarships and research grants, including funding from the University of Ghana’s Office of Research Innovation and Development (ORID).

He remains committed to advancing digital learning methodologies and enhancing access to quality education through technology.

Education

PhD in Adult Education and Human Resource Studies
University of Ghana (2015 - 2019)

• Thesis: Continuous Utilization of Sakai Learning Management System (LMS) by Graduate Students at the University of Ghana

MPhil in Clinical Psychology
University of Ghana (2008 - 2010)

• Thesis: Depression and Coping Strategies Among Individuals Living with Essential Hypertension

BA in Psychology and the Study of Religions
University of Ghana (2004 - 2007)

• Undergraduate Project: Career Aspirations Among Adolescents in Rural and Urban Senior Secondary Schools in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana

Research Interest

• Technology in Education 
• Distance Learning 

Publications

Adarkwah, M. A., Badu, S. A., Osei, E. A., Adu-Gyamfi, E., Odame, J., & Schneider, K. (2025). ChatGPT in healthcare education: A double-edged sword of trends, challenges, and opportunities. Discover Education, 4(1), 1-26.

Odame, J. (2024). Enhancing technology professional development for older adults in Ghana to bridge the digital divide: a systematic review. International Journal of Smart Technology and Learning, 4(2), 151-167.

Adarkwah, M. A., Odame, J., Huang, R., Wang, H., & Amoako, P. Y. O. (2024). Smart teaching versus hard teaching: Insights from instructors from old and new classrooms in Ghana. E-Learning and Digital Media, 20427530241251412.

Odame, J. (2024). Lecturers’ attitudes towards online teaching during Covid-19 pandemic at Kings University College (KUC), Ghana. Advances in Adult and Development Education, 1(1), 66-81.

Sahoo, K. K., Patil, V. S., & Odame, J. (2024). Challenges of Adopting E-Learning at the University of Ghana. In Design and Implementation of Higher Education Learners' Learning Outcomes (HELLO) (pp. 172-180). IGI Global.

Adu, K. K., & Odame, J. (2023). Academic freedom in Africa: A systematic review of content analysis studies. International Journal of Educational Development, 100, 102785.

Odame, J., & Kalyan, K. S. (2023). Effective strategies for teacher professional development in Ghanaian secondary schools: A qualitative study. DRIEMS Business Review, 12(1).

Odame, J., & Yalley, C. E. (2023). Flexibility and usability: Focal point of graduate students’ knowledge level of the features of SAKAI learning management system. Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE), 16(1), 126-146.

Odame, J. (2022). Graduate students’ knowledge level of the learning management system in the University of Ghana College of Humanities. Multidisciplinary Journal of Distance Education Studies, 1(1).

Bawa, J., Odame, E. D., Odame, J., & Adingo, S. A. (2022). Learners’ perception of the quality of distance education in Ghana. Multidisciplinary Journal of Distance Education Studies, 1(1).

Sahoo, K. K., Odame, J., Samantaray, A., Mishra, P. C., & Dash, S. S. (2023). Sakai learning management system at the University of Ghana. International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies, 10(4), 315-328.

Kalyan, K. S., Odame, J., Reddy, R.V., & Khan, A.H.(2020). Utilization of Moodle learning management system (LMS) by undergraduate students at Kings University College, Ghana. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(7), 4208-4214.