Diana E. Graber M.A.

About

Digital Literacy educator and advocate Diana Graber, M.A., is the co-founder of Cyberwise, a leading online safety and digital literacy organization. She is also the founder of Cyber Civics, the popular and 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. Diana has a B.A. in Communication Studies, and an M.A. in Media Psychology and Social Change. She has taught media psychology to graduate students and currently teaches Cyber Civics to middle school students at Journey School in Aliso Viejo, CA. She travels widely, speaking to parent groups and training teachers to teach Cyber Civics in their own schools. In 2017 the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) awarded her the Media Literacy Teacher Award.

Diana is the author of Raising Humans in a Digital World: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology (HarperCollins Leadership). She resides with her family in Southern California.

Books by Diana E. Graber M.A.

Recent Posts

A Surgeon General Warning on Social Media? It's Not Enough

A surgeon general warning for social media is a much-needed step, but it’s not enough. We must engage and empower teens to make their own online experiences safe and positive.

Three-Quarters of Teens “Feel Happy” Away from Their Phones

In a new study, teens report finding more benefits than harms online, yet they admit to feeling “happy” and “peaceful” when away from their smartphones.

Teens' Social Media Use Remains High: What Can Parents Do?

While a new survey finds that teens’ use of sites like YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat is as high as ever, three things can help them use these platforms wisely and productively.

Top Parental Concerns? Screen Time and Social Media

As students head back to school, a new poll reveals parents' top concerns about their children's health.

New Health Advisory on Teen Social Media Use

Based on the scientific evidence to date, a new report from the American Psychological Association sets forth 10 recommendations for the safe use of social media among teens.

New Report Reveals How Teen Girls Feel About Social Media

The report, "Teens and Mental Health: How Girls Really Feel About Social Media," paints a complicated picture.

5 Ways Parents Can Keep Kids Safe Online

With technological innovations coming faster than most parents can keep up, here are five easy ways to help keep kids safe.

Why Teens Still Love YouTube

While TikTok is rising, YouTube remains the number one choice among the nation's teens. Here's why.

The Ukraine War Is Playing on TikTok and Kids Are Watching

There’s a rise in teen depression along with an escalation in screen time. Could videos of the Ukraine War on TikTok impact youth well-being?

Teens Are Looking for Love in Online Places

The pandemic has taken away a lot from teens, including real-life opportunities to form peer relationships, including romantic ones. Many are turning online to find love.