I believe every student should learn the basic skills of Photoshop, Word, Exel, and Power Point. There is also a program I remember learning in the 8th grade. The name was something like, type pro. I wish I could find the program. Anyways, students should start learning to type in the sixth grade. Students need to learn how to type properly and efficiently. The program invites students to compete against themselves, in order to get into the next level of the typing game. At the end of each lesson, is a game in which you eliminate space junk by typing speedily and correctly. Then students should learn word and exel programs. That could stard in eighth or ninth grade. They’ll need skills in writing papers throughout their life, whether it be reports or resumes. Exel will give students knowledge on organization and display of information. Both good programs to know if an office job comes along. Power Point is a great way to present reports and other information. Students can be creative and informative through visuals and even sound. It’s also a great tool for showing your vacation photos. Then there is Adobe Photo Shop. It may not have to be a required program to learn, but it would be supplementary to know. In the age of digital photos, this program will allow people to resolve and alter their own images. Students would benifit from having quality pictures with their presentations, or even for their own personal use. It adds a professional touch. Highschool would be the appropriate age group for the advanced programs. The information will be more fresh in their minds, and ready to use after school. I hope you agree with my theory, because I know it worked for me.