I have been incarcerated for over 29 years. This computer science guide has helped me gain a better understanding to the type of world I'm about to enter. I knew nothing about computer science or technology, except for what little I have been exposed to or told about. This guide was enlightening. Thank you!
Prison Education Program
Computer Science Without A Computer Volume 1
Level’s computer science training for people in prison uses innovative strategies to teach the core concepts of computational thinking and computer science without even needing a computer or an internet connection. Learn how computers run on binary numbers, detect and correct common errors and keep information protected.
Enrollment fee is a one-time payment that includes this guide and Level's entire prison education program including all educational and job training guides and all certificates. No hidden monthly payments or recurring fees. The enrollment fee includes shipping.
What they'll learn:
- Understand the power of computers through binary numbers and binary math
- Learn how computers detect and fix errors through parity bits and check digits
- Explore how public, one-way functions can allow people who don’t trust each other and aren’t even in the same room to agree on the outcome of a coin flip
Guide includes:
Technical knowledge
Skill development
Quiz
Practice questions
Schedule
Self-guided - learners complete at their own paceGuide length
44 pagesTime to complete
~10 hoursWhat is Level?
Level is a popular, independent, nonprofit prison education program that offers education, career training and personal development for people in prison and connects with family members and supporters on the outside. Our unique approach can reach nearly any person at any prison, even those in high security or solitary confinement. 6,783 people in prison have spent 93,530 hours using the Level program inside 1,058 prisons across the country.
Testimonials for this guide:
- Orlando, incarcerated in Illinois
Level has left me with big plans for the future to get out and do something with life. This guide taught me a lot about computer science. The things I learned from this guide - I never knew. It's kind of tricky! Everybody should want to learn and have something for themselves in the future.
- Rontrail, in prison in Florida
All of a sudden, the complexity of a computer's process is made clear - and it is not so complex! The instructions were simple. The insight was tremendous. In prison, they force religious studies and practices on you. Level has that relief of learning without being shoved full of righteous notions.
- Ashley, incarcerated in Oklahoma
