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
[email protected]

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