Challenges of computers and IT in the coming decade, case study: SEE-University in Macedonia

In recent years we witness that computers and Information Technologies (IT) are increasingly becoming an integral part of the everyday activities of all strata of human society. Users differ considerably among themselves, so except for differences by age and level of education, they are from different countries, speak different languages, belong to different races, have different religious affiliations, vary by culture and national traditions. Also the aim of using such devices is quite different. They may be used for entertainment or for performing various daily activities and professional services, which are an inseparable part of contemporary society. The role of the equipment in question is undeniable, primarily in the sphere of education and professionalism, as well as in providing benefits for the whole human society. But anyway, we should not leave aside the possibility of misuse of such equipment by individuals, which can grow from improper behavior up to cyber crime. In fact, the human society faces new challenges and with crisis in perception and in particular conditioned by the rapid development of computer science and information technologies. In the context of searching for the answer to the question what are the challenges that human society will face when using computers and IT in the following decade, a case study was conducted in collaboration with students and employees of the SEE University in Macedonia. The results of this research are presented within the paper.