Podcast appearances and mentions of diana graber

This podcast will focus on talking to kids about navigating the digital world. How do we help them to shape their digital reputation? Use apps? Understand how to cope with cyberbullying, sexting or exposure to possible predators? Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Diana Graber for a second time. The post How to Help Kids Build Healthy Technology Habits with Diana Graber Rerelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.

Today, the use of technology has grown exponentially and is commonplace in our everyday lives. However, without guidance and training from a caring adult, young people can unintentionally misuse their technological fluency as a valuable resource. To speak on living with teens in a digital age is Diana Graber. Diana is a digital literacy educator and advocate. She is the co-founder of Cyberwise, a leading online safety and digital literacy organization; and the founder of Cyber Civics, an innovative middle school digital citizenship and literacy program currently being taught in over 40 US states, as well as the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Africa.  During this episode you will learn about: What age should kids have their own electronic devices? A summary of "Cyber Civics" and "Digital Citizenship,” a Literacy Course for Middle School Students Why, it is important for parents, educators, and other caring adults to discuss the benefits and or dangers of technology The importance of understanding the term online reputation Resources Diana Graber www.cyberwise.org  Mike Wilson mwilson@hcde-texas.org

Growing up in a digital world involves new challenges tied to protecting your children's privacy, self-esteem and exposure to the darker side of the Internet. Kellee talks with Diana Graber, co-founder of Cyberwise, on how to help you, to help your children build a healthy relationship with technology. Diana Graber is the founder of Cyber Civics and co-founder of CyberWise. She is also the author of "Raising Human in a Digital World: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology." (HarperCollins Leadership, '19). An expert on digital literacy, Graber writes, presents, and is interviewed about  technology's impact upon human behavior. Her no-nonsense approach comes from being an educator, media producer, academic, and most of all, a mom.She developed (and still teaches) Cyber Civics, the popular middle school digital literacy program currently being taught in schools in 48 US states and internationally. She's served as Adjunct Faculty, teaching Media Psychology to graduate students. Her paper, New Media Literacies: A Developmental Approach, was published in the Journal of Media Literacy Education (JMLE). Graber has a B.A. in Communication Studies from UCLA and an M.A. in Media Psychology and Social Change from Fielding Graduate University. She was a finalist for the NAMLE Research Emerging Scholar Award in 2011. Her Cyber Civics program has been recognized as an "Innovation in Education" finalist by Project Tomorrow and the O.C. Tech Alliance. She was honored with the "2017 Media Literacy Teacher" Award from the National Association of Media Literacy Education (NAMLE). Her expertise has been featured in leading media outlets including New York Times and Psychology Today. 

Sextortion is the practice of extorting money or sexual favors from a victim by threatening to reveal evidence of their sexual activity—and it's happening to our teenagers. Diana Graber is here to help you protect your teen from falling into this trap. Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

How to Help Kids Build Healthy Technology Habits with Diana Graber This podcast will focus on talking to kids about navigating the digital world. How do we help them to shape their digital reputation? Use apps? Understand how to cope with cyberbullying, sexting or exposure to possible predators? Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Diana Graber for […] The post How to Help Kids Build Healthy Technology Habits with Diana Graber appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

How to Help Kids Build Healthy Technology Habits with Diana Graber This podcast will focus on talking to kids about navigating the digital world. How do we help them to shape their digital reputation? Use apps? Understand how to cope with cyberbullying, sexting or exposure to possible predators? Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Diana Graber for […] The post How to Help Kids Build Healthy Technology Habits with Diana Graber appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

Special guest: Diana Graber. Are you concerned with how much screen time your kids are using? What kind of digital reputation they are creating or how their self-esteem in being impacted by certain apps, cyberbullying, sexting or exposure to possible predators? How about clickbait, deep fakes, fake news or the like? There's a lot of information out there and it's here to stay. We can't stick our heads in the sand and simply say, “I wish all of this technology didn't exist” or “I remember when I was young and didn't have to contend with that- can't we just go back?” This is when and where our children live. The cyber world is just “their world.” We need to know how to navigate it and help our children navigate it with confidence, responsibility and knowledge. They need to learn how to become tech savvy and cyberwise. For this discussion, we are going to talk to our friend, Diana Graber, for a second time. There's been a lot since last we talked! Diana is the author of "Raising Humans in a Digital World: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology"(HarperCollins Leadership '19), co-founder of CyberWise (aka, No Grownup Left Behind!) and founder of Cyber Civics, the popular middle school digital literacy curriculum. Today Cyber Civics is taught in schools in 48 US states and internationally, and it was honored as an "Innovation in Education" finalist by Project Tomorrow and the O.C. Tech Alliance. Graber is a regular contributor on digital media topics for Psychology Today and others, and is regularly interviewed by the media regarding tech topics. She's been an Adjunct Professor of Media Psychology teaching "Media Psychology for the 21st Century" and she presents regularly (virtually since COVID) to schools and community organizations across the US and she also conducts teacher workshops. The post How to Help Kids Build Healthy Technology Habits with Diana Graber appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

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Special guest: Diana Graber. Are you concerned with how much screen time your kids are using? What kind of digital reputation they are creating or how their self-esteem in being impacted by certain apps, cyberbullying, sexting or exposure to possible predators? How about clickbait, deep fakes, fake news or the like? There's a lot of information out there and it's here to stay. We can't stick our heads in the sand and simply say, “I wish all of this technology didn't exist” or “I remember when I was young and didn't have to contend with that- can't we just go back?” This is when and where our children live. The cyber world is just “their world.” We need to know how to navigate it and help our children navigate it with confidence, responsibility and knowledge. They need to learn how to become tech savvy and cyberwise. For this discussion, we are going to talk to our friend, Diana Graber, for a second time. There's been a lot since last we talked! Diana is the author of "Raising Humans in a Digital World: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology"(HarperCollins Leadership '19), co-founder of CyberWise (aka, No Grownup Left Behind!) and founder of Cyber Civics, the popular middle school digital literacy curriculum. Today Cyber Civics is taught in schools in 48 US states and internationally, and it was honored as an "Innovation in Education" finalist by Project Tomorrow and the O.C. Tech Alliance. Graber is a regular contributor on digital media topics for Psychology Today and others, and is regularly interviewed by the media regarding tech topics. She's been an Adjunct Professor of Media Psychology teaching "Media Psychology for the 21st Century" and she presents regularly (virtually since COVID) to schools and community organizations across the US and she also conducts teacher workshops. The post How to Help Kids Build Healthy Technology Habits with Diana Graber appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

“If you have a choice between connecting with someone on a device or doing it in person, always choose a person before screens,” encourages Diana Graber, Author of Raising Humans In A Digital World and developer of the Cyber Civics curriculum. In today's episode of The Momologist™, Diana breaks down important concepts related to screentime, cyberbullying, media literacy, and more as they pertain to raising children in our increasingly digital world.  Digital technology has unquestionably changed the way we raise our children. Diana developed the Cyber Civics curriculum that is now used in middle schools throughout 48 states and internationally to help prepare children to be conscientious digital citizens. She discusses the impact of screens on early child development and how to use technology more intentionally. She also covers several topics important for parents, including online safety, “oversharenting,” cyberbullying, and critical thinking.  Tune into this week's episode on The Momologist™ for a conversation about raising children in a digital world. Join us as Diana helps teach moms and children to navigate the often complicated world of technology.    Quotes • “Stop thinking so much about time and start thinking about content. Ask yourselves, what are our kids doing online? Time is really an ineffective measure right now because we don't know if they need it to do schoolwork and all that. It's more important to look at what they're doing online.” (12:16-12:30) • “I have yet to meet a teacher that doesn't agree that kids have changed dramatically in the last 10 years. Their ability to stay on task and to stay focused today as it was pre-devices is just really different. They have to move faster and they have to be more on top of it…it didn't used to be like that…Anecdotally, what teachers are seeing is a shift in kids' ability to pay attention.” (17:12-17:45) • “If your child is going to watch something, do it together. Be mindful of what they're looking at and as much as possible limit it when they're young. Don't be so hard on yourself if you're not able to stay to that strict one hour per day. Every expert out there will tell you we are in extraordinary times and we are all doing the best that we can.” (31:32-31:55) • “They don't need help learning how to use the tools. They need help developing the hardware upstairs that they use the tools well and smart and ethically.” (39:10-39:19) • “If you have a choice between connecting with someone on a device or doing it in person, always choose a person before screens.” (41:27-41:34) • “Moms, be easy on yourselves. This is a tough time and you're doing the best you can. If you've got little ones just get through the day and be mindful of having those face to face interactions. And if you have older children, I really hope you advocate for digital literacy education in your classrooms. I can't say enough, digital literacy is today's literacy. It is so complex and there's so many parts to it. Parents are super busy and don't fully understand this world themselves. If kids are getting this education together in school it is powerful and it empowers them to look out for one another and as a community to lead the education and to be a fully digital literate participant in today's internet life. And they're good citizens online and off, which is super important.” (1:18:38-1:19:31)    Stats • “Only 15% of parents are in the know about their kids' social networking habits and how those behaviors can lead to cyberbullying. 31% of children ages 12-18 have lied about their age in order to access a website. Only one third of households with internet access are protecting their children with filtering or blocking software.” (02:15-02:39) • “A study from 2010 assessed the viewing habits of 1,323 children in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades over 13 months, and it found that the children who spent more than 2 hours a day in front of a screen either playing video games or watching TV were 1.6 to 2.1 times more likely to have attention problems.” (16:00-16:24) • “It takes most children 12 years of life to develop abstract thinking skills. Abstract thinking is a prerequisite to ethical thinking.” (22:36-22:45) • “[The American Academy of Pediatrics'] most recent recommendations are 0 to 2 no screens at all except doing face-time/zooming that kind of thing to see facial expressions…then they say kids 18 months to 24 months, if you choose to introduce screens, choose screens that you do together. And up to age 5 or so, they say one hour of screen time per day maximum.” (27:42-28:32) • “The Goldilocks Hypothesis. They found that screen use exists on a bell curve…too much time on screens will lead to not great mental health for kids as does too little time or no time on screens…this is more for older kids, almost adolescents. It's like 2.5 hours per day is that sweet spot that leads to the best well-being for children.” (34:07-34:43) • “The tech limiters' children are twice as likely as the children of mentors to access porn, to post rude or hostile comments online, 3x as likely to go online and impersonate a classmate, peer or adult.” (35:58-36:10) • “92% of 2-year-old children have an online profile with photos and info posted within weeks of their birth. Parents post an average of 1500 images of children on social media before their 5th birthday.” (49:17-49:33) • “The prefrontal cortex, which is the part of the brain that is the judgement center…takes 26 years to fully develop.” (51:50-52:05)   Connect with Diana Graber: www.cybercivics.com  www.cyberwise.org  www.dianagraber.com    IG: @Cyber.Civics FB: @BeCyberwise Twitter:  @DianaGraber | @BeCyberwise   Subscribe to our Mailing List: www.TheOfficialMomologist.com   Connect with The Momologist™: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialmomologist/ https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialMomologist   ------   The Momologist™ is a production of The Reel Media Group.  For inquiries, please email: contact@thereelmediagroup.com

A kandid conversation about Cyberbullying/Stalking & Online Safety Key Takeaways: Wait as long as you can before giving your child a connected device. Educate yourself and your kids on cyber-safety, red flags and what to do if they are approached inappropriately online by anyone they don't know  If you or your child is the victim of cyberbullying or cyberstalking there are 3 important steps you can take: 1. Block and cease all communication with the person, 2. Take stock- Document the bully or stalking via screenshots, emails, etc., 3. Talk - Tell a trusted adult, report the offender(s) to the platform & law enforcement, but don't keep it bottled up inside! Advocate for stricter cyberbullying/stalking laws in your area Remember: NOTHING is really private on a public platfrom so if you don't want the world to know something, DON'T POST IT!! Our guests this episode were: Carling Middlestead, Producer & Host of the "I Did Not Sign Up for this "podcast. https://www.ididnotsignupforthis.ca & Diana Graber, Author of "Raising Humans in a Digital World: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology" (HarperCollins Leadership '19), co-founder of CyberWise (aka, No Grownup Left Behind!) and founder of Cyber Civics, the popular middle school digital literacy curriculum.  https://www.dianagraber.com https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Humans-Digital-World-Relationship/ https://www.facebook.com/BeCyberwise https://www.youtube.com/c/CyberWiseChannel

Ever wondered about the 5 principles of being a good digital citizen? Well this week we're talking to Diana Graber, founder of CyberWise and author of Raising Humans in a Digital World: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology, As you might have guessed.... we talk through how we can raise our kids to use digital tools safely, responsibly, and even to put more positivity out in the world. She even gives us a whole new way to think about cyberbullying -- and how to talk about it. Whether you have teens, tweens, or kids too young for their own devices, it's never too early to learn these essential tips for the digital world our kids are growing up in. Thanks to all of you for your generous reviews! Keep them coming, we're beyond grateful. You can find all our links and more at CoolMomPicks.com on our podcast posts, and be sure to say hi to us on social media: IG, FB, TW. We like to say hi back!

Special guest: Diana Graber. Snapchat, Instagram, Fortnite, cyberbullying, sexting, and technology addiction are some of the digital concerns that keep today's parents up at night. Some of the statistics being quoted are scary: Common Sense Media reported that 50 percent of teens feel “addicted” to their phones. The Pew Research Center reported just last year that 59 percent of U.S teens have been bullied or harassed online. Guard Child reported that 39 percent of teens have sent or posted sexually suggestive messages (sexting). Stanford University researchers tell us that a whopping 80 percent of students can't differentiate between real and “fake” news. And the World Health Organization told us in 2017 that Technology is making children dangerously unhealthy. YIKES. These are not small-scale studies with questionable results. My next guest has been unpacking this research and working to understand how digital innovations have radically altered childhood and left us largely unprepared as parents for how to deal with the influx of technology and the fallout from these devices. She is also capturing the upside of these digital innovations that, yes, if used correctly, can enrich our children's lives—and regardless, this IS the world we live in- we can not shut our eyes turn off all screens and say “that's it!” without shutting out the digital world in which we must learn to survive and thrive. So what can we do? Diana Graber, a digital literacy educator and advocate, was honored with the National Association for Media Literacy Education's 2017 Media Literacy Teacher Award. She is the cofounder of Cyberwise, a leading online safety and digital literacy organization, and the founder and creator of Cyber Civics, the popular and innovative middle school digital citizenship and literacy program currently being taught in more than 40 US states, the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Africa. Graber lives with her family in Southern California. Diana is also the author of Raising Humans in a Digital World, published in January of this year. The post How to Raise Humans in a Digital World with Diana Graber – ReRelease appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

Special guest: Diana Graber. Snapchat, Instagram, Fortnite, cyberbullying, sexting, and technology addiction are some of the digital concerns that keep today's parents up at night. Some of the statistics being quoted are scary: Common Sense Media reported that 50 percent of teens feel “addicted” to their phones. The Pew Research Center reported just last year […] The post How to Raise Humans in a Digital World with Diana Graber – ReRelease appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

Special guest: Diana Graber. Snapchat, Instagram, Fortnite, cyberbullying, sexting, and technology addiction are some of the digital concerns that keep today's parents up at night. Some of the statistics being quoted are scary: Common Sense Media reported that 50 percent of teens feel “addicted” to their phones. The Pew Research Center reported just last year […] The post How to Raise Humans in a Digital World with Diana Graber – ReRelease appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

Special guest: Diana Graber. Snapchat, Instagram, Fortnite, cyberbullying, sexting, and technology addiction are some of the digital concerns that keep today's parents up at night. Some of the statistics being quoted are scary: Common Sense Media reported that 50 percent of teens feel “addicted” to their phones. The Pew Research Center reported just last year that 59 percent of U.S teens have been bullied or harassed online. Guard Child reported that 39 percent of teens have sent or posted sexually suggestive messages (sexting). Stanford University researchers tell us that a whopping 80 percent of students can't differentiate between real and “fake” news. And the World Health Organization told us in 2017 that Technology is making children dangerously unhealthy. YIKES. These are not small-scale studies with questionable results. My next guest has been unpacking this research and working to understand how digital innovations have radically altered childhood and left us largely unprepared as parents for how to deal with the influx of technology and the fallout from these devices. She is also capturing the upside of these digital innovations that, yes, if used correctly, can enrich our children's lives—and regardless, this IS the world we live in- we can not shut our eyes turn off all screens and say “that's it!” without shutting out the digital world in which we must learn to survive and thrive. So what can we do? Diana Graber, a digital literacy educator and advocate, was honored with the National Association for Media Literacy Education's 2017 Media Literacy Teacher Award. She is the cofounder of Cyberwise, a leading online safety and digital literacy organization, and the founder and creator of Cyber Civics, the popular and innovative middle school digital citizenship and literacy program currently being taught in more than 40 US states, the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Africa. Graber lives with her family in Southern California. Diana is also the author of Raising Humans in a Digital World, published in January of this year. The post How to Raise Humans in a Digital World with Diana Graber – ReRelease appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

  An expert on digital literacy, Graber writes, presents, and is interviewed about  technology's impact upon human behavior. Her no-nonsense approach comes from being an educator, media producer, academic, and most of all, a mom. She is the co-founder of CyberWise, and she developed (and still teaches) Cyber Civics, the popular middle school digital literacy program currently being taught in schools in 47 US states and internationally. She's served as Adjunct Faculty, teaching Media Psychology to graduate students. Her paper, New Media Literacies: A Developmental Approach, was published in the Journal of Media Literacy Education (JMLE). In 2019, she published “Raising Humans in a Digital World: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology” Frank Herbert: “Once, men turned their thinking over to machines in the hope that this would set them free. But that only permitted other men with machines to enslave them.” Links NY Times Headline A/B Testing “Raising Humans in a Digital World: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology”

Reading, writing, arithmetic, and...how to mute yourself on a Zoom call? The remote and hybrid classroom settings of this school year has made tech-savviness and digital responsibility (and patience!) key skills for students and their grown ups. Parents especially have had to expand their own technical expertise, taking on the additional roles of teacher, student, and on-demand IT professional in their households. Our Raising Curious Learners hosts Ann and Elizabeth virtually tapped CyberWise founder Diana Graber to help address the concerns parents may be dealing with during the pandemic and explain how we can all be smart, productive, ethical, and empowered digital citizens in this ever-evolving space. They also discuss her vision for the post-COVID world in which technology usage can be shaped by curiosity and creativity, rather than just necessity.

Diana Graber is the author of “Raising Humans in a Digital World”, a book about Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology. She is also the creator of the internationally recognized Cyber-Civics middle school program that is actively taught in schools across 47 US states and many other countries. Today 1 in 3 children will use phones before they learn how to talk. Our average attention span is less than that of a gold-fish. Research tells us that a brain on games looks similar to a brain on drugs. In this episode, Diana's provides guidance on how we can teach our kids to safely connect and collaborate with technology. Her Cyber Civics education reflects the true realties of what kids may encounter online. Click here for Resource Links, Episode Details & Episode Transcripts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wishslate/message

Joni Siani talks with Diana Graber and Jean Rogers offering actionable strategies to address issues affecting all ages. For a list of resources, contact NoAppForLife@gmail.com 

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Over the years technology has received a bad rap for everything from Silicon Valley firms selling our data to app developers deliberately hooking our kids onto screens. In this episode we feature two special guests. Author and teacher Diana Graber shares her views on how children, parents and teachers have been coping amid the lockdowns - and using technology to stay connected. And as we all look at new ways to shore up our finances during one of the worst economic downturns in modern history, entrepreneur Richard Olsen talks about his disruptive technology to transform financial markets into a more seamless system. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-bociurkiw/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-bociurkiw/support

In this episode I am bringing you another powerhouse guest to help your through this quarantine time with your teen. . .Diana Graber. Diana Graber is the author of “Raising Humans in a Digital World: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology” (HarperCollins Leadership). She is the founder of Cyber Civics, an innovative digital literacy curriculum being taught in 44 US states and internationally, and Cyberwise, an information portal for digital parents. I interviewed Diana in the 52nd episode back in November on How to Keep Teens Safe Online. And ya’ll really loved that podcast. Diana really delivered helpful information in that episode and you won't be disappointed with this one either. Diana has graciously offered to our listeners a Technology Agreement that you can download at cyberwise.org in their learning hub. In this episode we focus on how to peacefully come to an agreement and not be battling with your teens about their screens. Also, we discuss what to do when teens want to stay in their rooms all day. Bottom line is that we want our teens to be safe, healthy, and flourishing humans both online and offline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An extended and unique version of our podcast with guest Diana Graber designed to help families balance tech & family time during the Coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak. Listeners will hear tips for families to; Understand the importance of setting screen time & family time Schedules, but also being relaxed when necessary due to these uncertain times. The importance of opening lines of Communication. What you can ask your children What you can learn from your kids Check for anxiety based on the news or events of the day Check their news sources they are consuming (fake or real)? The Tech / Family Balance Tips and ideas for offline family time Tips for when screen time is OK, and when its not The "silver lining" of the social distancing situation If you have a story that you think others would want to hear, gives us a shout - we'd love to have you on our podcast - publicandpermanentpodcast@gmail.com -  Learn more at www.iroc2.org/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/publicandpermanent/message

Diana wrote "Raising Humans in a Digital World" and created Cyber Civics, a digital literacy curriculum used all over the country. She also cofounded Cyberwise, an online safety and digital literacy organization. In our interview Diana gives many useful parent tips for how to navigate these turbulent waters with our children. Check out her site Cyberwise.org for the resources we discuss. 

In this episode I discuss How to Keep Your Teens Safe Online. with Diana Graber. Snapchat, Instagram, Fortnite, cyberbullying, sexting, and technology addiction are some of the digital concerns that keep today’s parents up at night.  Moms toss and turn, worry, second guess themselves about their rules and boundaries about all things digital. This is why I brought in an expert in the field to address your questions. Diana is the author of “Raising Humans in a Digital World: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology” (HarperCollins Leadership). She is the founder of Cyber Civics, an innovative digital literacy curriculum being taught in 44 US states and internationally, and Cyberwise, an information portal for digital parents. Diana is an innovator in the field of digital literacy and trained in media psychology, Graber fully understands the overwhelming influence technology has on today’s young people and the challenges this presents. Everything a young person does online—every post, comment, photo—contributes to a digital profile that can open or close doors to their future. We discuss how Diana teaches reputation management and privacy with her teens. You'll learn what's the difference between Digital Drama and Cyberbullying and the importance of digital breaks and digital vacations. You can contact Diana at support@cybercivics.com and she will send you a PDF (Teen Hookup Sites Parents Should Know About.) You can visit her websites at: www.cyberwise.org www.cybercivics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I often get asked “What age is it appropriate to give my child a phone or computer?” Diana Graber, author of Raising Humans in a Digital World, gives a list of 7 questions to gauge readiness. Even if your child is older and already has a device, these are still useful questions to spark conversations as you continue cultivating awareness and educating.  Mastering living with technology in healthy ways is a process just like them learning to drive.  This episode explores ways adults and kids can continue to work to bring their best selves to the digital world. 

My guest this week is Diana Graber, author of the book, “Raising Humans in a Digital World.” Many of us have a love-hate relationship with technology and this is especially true for parents as they try to maneuver their way through a field that seems to change every day. Diana and I had a very helpful conversation about what all of us can do to use the tool of technology wisely, both as parents and as consumers. I hope you enjoy it. To learn more about Diana's books or read her columns, you can go to one of her web sites, dianagraber.com or cyberwise.org. You can also follow her on twitter, @dianagraber.

What is digital literacy and why is it important for our kids to learn these skills? Founder of Cybercivics.com and Cyberwise.org, Diana Graber, joins the show to discuss theses topics and more. Diana is the author of “Raising Humans in a Digital World: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology.” In this episode of Innovation for All Podcast, we take a look at  Diana’s book and the Cyber Civics course she developed for schools. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How the Cyber Civics course came to be. What is Digital Literacy? What the Cyber Civics curriculum looks like and why it is important Does the Internet really make new problems? Relationships and development online What to find in the book not covered in the podcast Get shownotes for this an every episode at innovationforallcast.com or find us on Twitter @inforallpodcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovation-for-all/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/innovation-for-all/support

Today I am speaking to Diana Graber. Diana is an an expert on digital literacy, the author of "Raising Humans in a Digital World” and Founder, Cyberwise. She will be speaking at Marin Waldorf on September 25th at 6:30pm about technology's impact upon human behavior. Her no-nonsense approach comes from being an educator, media producer, academic, and most of all, a mom.

Do you ever wonder what your teen would be doing if they weren't on their phone? Through her groundbreaking digital literacy program Cyber Civics, Diana Graber, author of Raising Humans in a Digital World, is helping kids, teens, and adults across the country answer this very question and strike a thoughtful balance between their digital and "real" lives.  Get Diana's book here!

Today on the podcast, we're joined by author and co-founder of CyberWise, Diana Graber. Diana developed and teaches the popular digital literacy program for middle schoolers, Cyber Civics. As a parent of two and a digital literacy expert, Diana also has a passion for teaching parents how to raise their kids in the current digital landscape. In her new book, Raising Humans in a Digital World, Diana interviewed over 30 digital experts on everything from cyberbullying to screen time and developing a digital reputation. The book also includes an easy to use discussion format for parents, with helpful tips and tricks on how to address all of these topics with your kids. Tune in to hear more about the book, and how to lay a solid foundation for our family with technology. We believe this is a rich interview full of wisdom for any parent, regardless of the age of your kids.

Special guest: Diana Graber. Snapchat, Instagram, Fortnite, cyberbullying, sexting, and technology addiction are some of the digital concerns that keep today's parents up at night. Some of the statistics being quoted are scary: Common Sense Media reported that 50 percent of teens feel “addicted” to their phones. The Pew Research Center reported just last year that 59 percent of U.S teens have been bullied or harassed online. Guard Child reported that 39 percent of teens have sent or posted sexually suggestive messages (sexting). Stanford University researchers tell us that a whopping 80 percent of students can't differentiate between real and “fake” news. And the World Health Organization told us in 2017 that Technology is making children dangerously unhealthy. YIKES. These are not small-scale studies with questionable results. My next guest has been unpacking this research and working to understand how digital innovations have radically altered childhood and left us largely unprepared as parents for how to deal with the influx of technology and the fallout from these devices. She is also capturing the upside of these digital innovations that, yes, if used correctly, can enrich our children's lives—and regardless, this IS the world we live in- we can not shut our eyes turn off all screens and say “that's it!” without shutting out the digital world in which we must learn to survive and thrive. So what can we do? Diana Graber, a digital literacy educator and advocate, was honored with the National Association for Media Literacy Education's 2017 Media Literacy Teacher Award. She is the cofounder of Cyberwise, a leading online safety and digital literacy organization, and the founder and creator of Cyber Civics, the popular and innovative middle school digital citizenship and literacy program currently being taught in more than 40 US states, the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Africa. Graber lives with her family in Southern California. Diana is also the author of Raising Humans in a Digital World, published in January of this year. The post How to Raise Humans in a Digital World with Diana Graber appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

Special guest: Diana Graber. Snapchat, Instagram, Fortnite, cyberbullying, sexting, and technology addiction are some of the digital concerns that keep today's parents up at night. Some of the statistics being quoted are scary: Common Sense Media reported that 50 percent of teens feel “addicted” to their phones. The Pew Research Center reported just last year that 59 percent of U.S teens have been bullied or harassed online. Guard Child reported that 39 percent of teens have sent or posted sexually suggestive messages (sexting). Stanford University researchers tell us that a whopping 80 percent of students can't differentiate between real and “fake” news. And the World Health Organization told us in 2017 that Technology is making children dangerously unhealthy. YIKES. These are not small-scale studies with questionable results. My next guest has been unpacking this research and working to understand how digital innovations have radically altered childhood and left us largely unprepared as parents for how to deal with the influx of technology and the fallout from these devices. She is also capturing the upside of these digital innovations that, yes, if used correctly, can enrich our children's lives—and regardless, this IS the world we live in- we can not shut our eyes turn off all screens and say “that's it!” without shutting out the digital world in which we must learn to survive and thrive. So what can we do? Diana Graber, a digital literacy educator and advocate, was honored with the National Association for Media Literacy Education's 2017 Media Literacy Teacher Award. She is the cofounder of Cyberwise, a leading online safety and digital literacy organization, and the founder and creator of Cyber Civics, the popular and innovative middle school digital citizenship and literacy program currently being taught in more than 40 US states, the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Africa. Graber lives with her family in Southern California. Diana is also the author of Raising Humans in a Digital World, published in January of this year. The post How to Raise Humans in a Digital World with Diana Graber appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

Special guest: Diana Graber. Snapchat, Instagram, Fortnite, cyberbullying, sexting, and technology addiction are some of the digital concerns that keep today's parents up at night. Some of the statistics being quoted are scary: Common Sense Media reported that 50 percent of teens feel “addicted” to their phones. The Pew Research Center reported just last year that 59 percent of U.S teens have been bullied or harassed online. Guard Child reported that 39 percent of teens have sent or posted sexually suggestive messages (sexting). Stanford University researchers tell us that a whopping 80 percent of students can't differentiate between real and “fake” news. And the World Health Organization told us in 2017 that Technology is making children dangerously unhealthy. YIKES. These are not small-scale studies with questionable results. My next guest has been unpacking this research and working to understand how digital innovations have radically altered childhood and left us largely unprepared as parents for how to deal with the influx of technology and the fallout from these devices. She is also capturing the upside of these digital innovations that, yes, if used correctly, can enrich our children's lives—and regardless, this IS the world we live in- we can not shut our eyes turn off all screens and say “that's it!” without shutting out the digital world in which we must learn to survive and thrive. So what can we do? Diana Graber, a digital literacy educator and advocate, was honored with the National Association for Media Literacy Education's 2017 Media Literacy Teacher Award. She is the cofounder of Cyberwise, a leading online safety and digital literacy organization, and the founder and creator of Cyber Civics, the popular and innovative middle school digital citizenship and literacy program currently being taught in more than 40 US states, the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Africa. Graber lives with her family in Southern California. Diana is also the author of Raising Humans in a Digital World, published in January of this year. The post How to Raise Humans in a Digital World with Diana Graber – ReRelease appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

Special guest: Diana Graber. Snapchat, Instagram, Fortnite, cyberbullying, sexting, and technology addiction are some of the digital concerns that keep today's parents up at night. Some of the statistics being quoted are scary: Common Sense Media reported that 50 percent of teens feel “addicted” to their phones. The Pew Research Center reported just last year that 59 percent of U.S teens have been bullied or harassed online. Guard Child reported that 39 percent of teens have sent or posted sexually suggestive messages (sexting). Stanford University researchers tell us that a whopping 80 percent of students can't differentiate between real and “fake” news. And the World Health Organization told us in 2017 that Technology is making children dangerously unhealthy. YIKES. These are not small-scale studies with questionable results. My next guest has been unpacking this research and working to understand how digital innovations have radically altered childhood and left us largely unprepared as parents for how to deal with the influx of technology and the fallout from these devices. She is also capturing the upside of these digital innovations that, yes, if used correctly, can enrich our children's lives—and regardless, this IS the world we live in- we can not shut our eyes turn off all screens and say “that's it!” without shutting out the digital world in which we must learn to survive and thrive. So what can we do? Diana Graber, a digital literacy educator and advocate, was honored with the National Association for Media Literacy Education's 2017 Media Literacy Teacher Award. She is the cofounder of Cyberwise, a leading online safety and digital literacy organization, and the founder and creator of Cyber Civics, the popular and innovative middle school digital citizenship and literacy program currently being taught in more than 40 US states, the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Africa. Graber lives with her family in Southern California. Diana is also the author of Raising Humans in a Digital World, published in January of this year. The post How to Raise Humans in a Digital World with Diana Graber – ReRelease appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

Special guest: Diana Graber. Snapchat, Instagram, Fortnite, cyberbullying, sexting, and technology addiction are some of the digital concerns that keep today’s parents up at night. Some of the statistics being quoted are scary: Common Sense Media reported that 50 percent of teens feel “addicted” to their phones. The Pew Research Center reported just last year that 59 percent of U.S teens have been bullied or harassed online. Guard Child reported that 39 percent of teens have sent or posted sexually suggestive messages (sexting). Stanford University researchers tell us that a whopping 80 percent of students can’t differentiate between real and “fake” news. And the World Health Organization told us in 2017 that Technology is making children dangerously unhealthy. YIKES. These are not small-scale studies with questionable results. My next guest has been unpacking this research and working to understand how digital innovations have radically altered childhood and left us largely unprepared as parents for how to deal with the influx of technology and the fallout from these devices. She is also capturing the upside of these digital innovations that, yes, if used correctly, can enrich our children’s lives—and regardless, this IS the world we live in- we can not shut our eyes turn off all screens and say “that’s it!” without shutting out the digital world in which we must learn to survive and thrive. So what can we do? Diana Graber, a digital literacy educator and advocate, was honored with the National Association for Media Literacy Education’s 2017 Media Literacy Teacher Award. She is the cofounder of Cyberwise, a leading online safety and digital literacy organization, and the founder and creator of Cyber Civics, the popular and innovative middle school digital citizenship and literacy program currently being taught in more than 40 US states, the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Africa. Graber lives with her family in Southern California. Diana is also the author of Raising Humans in a Digital World, published in January of this year. The post How to Raise Humans in a Digital World with Diana Graber appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

Special guest: Diana Graber. Snapchat, Instagram, Fortnite, cyberbullying, sexting, and technology addiction are some of the digital concerns that keep today’s parents up at night. Some of the statistics being quoted are scary: Common Sense Media reported that 50 percent of teens feel “addicted” to their phones. The Pew Research Center reported just last year that 59 percent of U.S teens have been bullied or harassed online. Guard Child reported that 39 percent of teens have sent or posted sexually suggestive messages (sexting). Stanford University researchers tell us that a whopping 80 percent of students can’t differentiate between real and “fake” news. And the World Health Organization told us in 2017 that Technology is making children dangerously unhealthy. YIKES. These are not small-scale studies with questionable results. My next guest has been unpacking this research and working to understand how digital innovations have radically altered childhood and left us largely unprepared as parents for how to deal with the influx of technology and the fallout from these devices. She is also capturing the upside of these digital innovations that, yes, if used correctly, can enrich our children’s lives—and regardless, this IS the world we live in- we can not shut our eyes turn off all screens and say “that’s it!” without shutting out the digital world in which we must learn to survive and thrive. So what can we do? Diana Graber, a digital literacy educator and advocate, was honored with the National Association for Media Literacy Education’s 2017 Media Literacy Teacher Award. She is the cofounder of Cyberwise, a leading online safety and digital literacy organization, and the founder and creator of Cyber Civics, the popular and innovative middle school digital citizenship and literacy program currently being taught in more than 40 US states, the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Africa. Graber lives with her family in Southern California. Diana is also the author of Raising Humans in a Digital World, published in January of this year. The post How to Raise Humans in a Digital World with Diana Graber appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

An Excerpt from the book Raising Humans in a Digital World by Diana Graber.

This week I got a chance to chat with digital literacy educator Diana Graber. Diana is the author of RAISING HUMANS IN A DIGITAL WORLD: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology The post Teaching Your Kids to Think Critically and Detect C.R.A.P. Online appeared first on Paul Smith | Business Storytelling Coach.

This week I got a chance to chat with digital literacy educator Diana Graber. Diana is the author of RAISING HUMANS IN A DIGITAL WORLD: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology The post Teaching Your Kids to Think Critically and Detect C.R.A.P. Online appeared first on Paul Smith | Business Storytelling Coach.

Diana Graber, author, Raising Humans in a Digital World & co-founder of cyberwise

Diana Graber, author of Raising Humans in a Digital World. Topic: Helping kids build a healthy relationship with technology. Issues: What happens when kids are left to their own devices; what it means to be human; offline skills and online life; screen time; relationships; privacy; thinking critically; digital leadership. The post Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Amy Westervelt, author of Forget Having It All. Topic: How America messed up motherhood—and how to fix it. Issues: Pioneer women; the industrial revolution; scientific motherhood and modern reproduction; from Rosie the Riveter to the 1950s; second-wave feminism; the fertility-industrial complex. Diana Graber, author of Raising Humans in a Digital World. Topic: Helping kids build […] The post Forget Having It All + Raising Humans in a Digital World appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Social media and engaging online are part of being a kid today, but just one post, tweet or text can get a student suspended or expelled, ruin friendships, impact future job opportunities, or influence college admissions. Right or wrong, a single, split-second digital decision can damage a teen’s reputation and permanently impact a child’s digital footprint. This is a lot of pressure for an adolescent, who is just trying to navigate the high school years and all that goes with it. As parents, we need to help our kids understand that their digital reputation is important and that what they do online matters. On this episode Marc and David explore the complex issues around online reputation with Diana Graber, Cofounder of Cyberwise, a leading online safety and digital literacy organization, and author of Raising Humans in a Digital World. Produced by The Podglomerate.

It's a dangerous world out there. You used to be able to safely lock yourself in your room and retreat into the internet where nobody could hurt you. Not so these days. You either learn the internet via trial by ordeal or you get a mentor like Diana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hello everyone, and welcome to the Student-Tutor Podcast!   Does the thought of your child browsing the internet sometimes make you uncomfortable? What happens if they connect with someone dangerous... or worse... what if their activity DESTROYS their REAL-LIFE reputation??   This week we're joined by Diana Graber, the founder of CyberWise.org and CyberCivics.com. These organizations are dedicated to helping adults and students learn digital citizenship and literacy skills.   As long-time media producer sporting an M.A. in “Media Psychology & Social Change,” Graber is a regular contributor to the HuffPost and top news sources.   In addition to serving as an Adjunct Professor of Media Psychology at the graduate level, she teaches Cyber Civics classes to middle schoole students at Journey School in Southern California.   Graber was recently honored with the “2017 Media Literacy Teacher” award from the National Association of Media Literacy Education (NAMLE), and as a result of her work, Cyber Civics is currently being taught in public and private Waldorf school across the US, Canada, and the U.K!     Time Stamped Show Notes:   [1:30] - Todd intro [2:00] - This week's guest, Diana Graber [3:30] - Diana explains digital literacy [8:00] - The new tools of the digital age [12:30] - How Diana made her transition into the digital age [15:00] - Materials covered in Diana's 3-year digital literacy course [19:00] - Advantages of being online [21:15] - Resources Diana recommends for students [22:15] - Diana's epifiany / the results of Cyber Civics [27:45] - How to get in-touch with Diana [28:00] - Diana's greatest piece of actionable advise [30:30] - Outro   3 Key Points:   1. Digital literacy can save you from misinformation and preserve your reputation! Many forms of content online are NOT regulated, therefore it's CRITICAL to check sources and fact-check information. In addition, the things you post can affect your chances at college and certain careers... so share WISELY! 2. Digital age tools can be used for good... or evil! Understand that everything you share online is received by REAL PEOPLE. Sharing useful content and becoming a PRODUCER instead of just a CONSUMER can provide real value to the world and set you apart in job and college interviews!   3. Critical thinking skills are the key! Developing the skills that will allow you to validate content legitimacy and prepare a strategy for creating and sharing content offers long-term benefits across your ENTIRE life! As she mentioned in the episode, implementing the digital literacy classes ended up INCREASING standardized test scores SCHOOL WIDE! Resources:   Cyberwise / CyberCivics Cyberwise YouTube Channel "Let's Spark Bright Futures" Facebook Group   Let's Spark Bright Futures!   Student-Tutor Mastermind Program Academic Tutoring SAT/ACT Prep Tutoring   --   The Student Tutor PodcastCopyright © 2017 by Student TutorProduced by: Todd VanDuzer & Cody MackRecording by: Todd VanDuzerMusic & Editing: Cody MackSponsorship & Interview Requests: podcast@student-tutor.com 

Diana Graber, a recognized expert in digital literacy, talks about teaching kids the responsibilities of digital citizenship.

Do you ever wonder if you'll ever be as savvy on those devices as your kids? And what about the amount of time they spend "plugged in?"  Do you worry about a proper balance in their lives? Diana Graber and Cynthia Liebermann, who run an organization called Cyber Wise: No Grownup Left Behind, met in graduate school in a program called Media Psychology and Social Change. They decided to take what they had learned on digital literacy and how kids learn in this changing world, and make it available to the people who need it most: parents and teachers. If you worry about the ethical decisions behind what your kids do when they're on-line, join this podcast for some great advice.  www.cyberwise.org Learn more about Hyde School's Parenting, The Biggest Job at www.biggestjob.com.

Diane Graber of Cyberwise: No Grownup Left Behind There's some fear of the unknown for parents, because their kids are growing up in a world so different from the one they grew up in. Although that was true for an earlier generation or more, dangers seem to have multiplied. Principles of human behavior, though, Diane emphasizes, haven't changed although the tools available have. Focus on the behaviors, and you won't have to keep up with every new tool. Consideration for others, ethical behavior, good manners, need to be modeled by parents even while children are too young to use the tools the parents are using, because little ones are taking it all in. Research shows adults are prone to share personal information online than kids are! Three things our guest recommends 1. Remember it's not about the tools, it's about using them wisely. 2. Be curious about the world kids are living in, especially when they first start using social media, before the door closes in teen years when they are not so eager to have you enter their world. 3. Try the apps out yourself to see what the buzz all about. Your kids can help you learn how. In teaching the Cyber Civics™ Privacy unit Ms. Graber has her 7th graders read the Privacy Policy of a tool they are interested in using, providing help with the legal terms. In small group discussion the kids go over the policy and voice their reactions to it. “I can't believe that! That's not right!” is a common reaction. Some decide they can live without an app that makes unfair demands. The 3-year middle school Cyber Civics™ curriculum includes in year one, Digital Citizenship, in year two, Information Literacy (how to retrieve, analyze, and use information), and in year three, Media Literacy (how to analyze media messages). If you'd like to introduce your child's middle school to the program, contact Diane at cyberwise.org or go to cybercivics.com for a leaflet or free downloads of the actual lessons for one-hour per week of the school year. Her school found that the students' school scores have risen because so many subject areas are touched upon in the classes and critical thinking skills are being taught. Success depends upon the three communities (teachers, children, and parents) working together, so workshops for teachers and presentations to parents are available. Front-running apps at present include Instagram and Snapchat. It is important to remind kids that there are a number of ways that Snapchat's “disappearing” shots can be recorded by others, contrary to the belief that they cannot form part of their digital footprint that stays online. On the plus side, kids can save their ‘snaps' throughout the day and combine them to form Snapchat stories to tell others about their day. News bits from CNN and National Geographic are distributed to Snapchat users, increasing its value. It is very important for parents to support and abide by the age requirements of various tools. If you must be 13 to sign up, stick with that and do not let peer pressure or kid pressure coerce you into allowing your children to use the app if they are underage. They will not be protected by the Children's Online Protection Act (COPA) if they have lied about their age. Furthermore, developmentally children do not typically have the cognitive ability to think ethically before the age of 13. Diana Graber has long been a producer and marketer of media — including film, video, television, print, and live sports events. Together with her husband, she co-owns Graber Productions, an Emmy-award winning (8 times!) film and video production company.  In addition to producing the content for CyberWise, No Grownup Left Behind!, Diana is recognized as an expert in “digital literacy.” As Adjunct Faculty of the Media Psychology M.A. program at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP), she taught “Media Psychology for the 21st Century.” She also developed and teaches a middle-school media literacy program call...

Is the younger generation running digital circles around you? Thanks to our expert guests our listeners are familiar with many guidelines for parents, educators, and adults in general, who are confronting the challenges of the digital age. This episode goes one step farther, because Diana Graber of Cyberwise.org has provided mini courses designed to teach you what research has shown to be the six most important Digital Life Skills. Ms. Graber earned an M.A. in Media Psychology and Social Change, making her an ideal guest for The Social Network Show. She and Dr. J discuss the importance of getting research findings into the hands of the public. When researchers write primarily for other researchers, too often even the most useful information can become cloaked in jargon with which the general reader is unfamiliar. Diana has translated and organized valuable information in bite-sized chunks as certificate modules available at the very affordable price of $8.99. (cyberwisecert.com) In fact, your first course is completely free. Schools can subscribe to Cyber Civics™ [http://www.cyberwise.org/#!get-the-cyber-civics-program/c10pf ], years 1 and 2, to provide curriculum in digital literacy training to middle school educators. Asking children to show you how to use the social apps they are fans of is a great way not only to learn the ropes, but also to establish the custom of being where your kids are, before they reach the teen years when they are may not be so eager to communicate. Diana observes that the frontal lobe, source of judgment, may not completely develop until the age of 25! She notes other developmental milestones that will help you appreciate the opportunity, as well as the challenge, information technology presents. Diana emphasizes that behavior is far more important that the particular digital tool-du-jour. Although new tools appear almost daily, behavioral principles are evergreen, carrying over from one app to the next! Diana Graber has long been a producer and marketer of media — including film, video, television, print, and live sports events. Together with her husband, she co-owns Graber Productions, an Emmy-award winning (8 times!) film and video production company.  In addition to producing the content for CyberWise, No Grownup Left Behind!, Diana is recognized as an expert in “digital literacy.” As Adjunct Faculty of the Media Psychology M.A. program at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP), she taught “Media Psychology for the 21st Century.” She also developed and teaches a middle-school media literacy program called Cyber Civics™. A regular contributor to The Huffington Post and many other publications, she is tapped often by the media (TV/radio) to comment on tech topics. She has a B.A. in Communications Studies from UCLA, an M.A. in Media Psychology & Social Change from Fielding Graduate University/UCLA and was a finalist for the NAMLE Research Emerging Scholar Award for her paper,  New Media Literacy Education. Her Cyber Civics program was recognized as an "Innovation in Education" finalist by Project Tomorrow and the O.C. Tech Alliance. She serves on the boards of the Journey Foundation and Wheels4Life and resides with her husband and two “digital native” daughters in Capistrano Beach, CA. You can connect with Diana on LinkedIn