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As part of an advanced doctoral research course, class members participated in an in-depth exploration of the methodology portraiture. In this article, the authors—course instructor and 10 students—represent themselves as researchers through collage portraits and written reflexive responses. A brief review of portraiture, collage in research, and researcher reflexivity, along with descriptions of relevant course experiences are presented. Images of the collage process and resulting portraits are highlighted. A collage portrait of a class emerges as issues of transparency in research, the role of the researcher, and the use of art in research are explored.

As younger generations become increasingly reliant on technology, higher educational institutions must continually attempt to stay with or ahead of the curve to foster 21st century teaching and learning. College and university physical activity courses (PACs) are encouraged to incorporate technology for effective pedagogical practices. No qualitative research has specifically examined the culture of PACs instructors’ attitudes and experiences with technology as a pedagogical tool. A mini-ethnographic case study explored the use of technology among seven graduate teaching assistants who shared their pedagogical experiences, teaching practices, and perceptions of technology within PACs. Using an interpretive phenomenological analysis, composite narrative accounts were presented to highlight unique characteristics of PAC instructors and develop meaning from their lived experiences. The findings revealed that PAC instructors use varying forms of technology, but all instructors rely on learning management systems as a pedagogical tool, which can be influenced by campus environment, pedagogical experiences, and social support. This pilot study contributes to the current gap in research related to technology in PACs and addresses the need to properly prepare instructors to teach in the digital age.

Platinum Anniversary -70 years of Highlights and Influences of the World Federation of Occupational TherapistsThe World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) was inaugurated in 1952 (Paterson, 1994) and celebrates its 70 th anniversary in 2022. The primary aim of this paper is to share some of the highlights of the last 70 years, outlining the influences as reflected in the ongoing business of WFOT.The last 70 years have seen the growth and development of occupational therapy globally, with WFOT growing from 10 to 105 member organisations. Whilst the core principle of the importance of occupational activity (occupations) in our daily lives has not changed in those 70 years, the approach, and how we do them, has. As occupational therapists we have continued to adapt and change to the needs of the societies and cultures in which we work.

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