Within a computer, binary is used to encode and decode messages by translating letters into numeric codes using a binary alphabet, where each letter has an assigned code separated by slashes for different letters and spaces to separate words. The document encourages trying activities that allow encoding and decoding messages between binary and English by writing your own messages and name in binary.

1. Decoding and
encoding
binary

2. Within a computer, they have to
encode and decode certain
messages through binary.
We can translate their language
by using a binary alphabet.
Each letter has a certain code,
and when showing the separate
letters it is split by using a /. And
a space when showing different
words.

3. So, your saying that I can
make a message from binary
and translate it into English
language?

4. Yes, exactly!
It’s really quite simple.
Why don’t you give it a try!
Load activity 1 from mission 2,
part 2.

5. Fantastic work!
Now try writing your own
messages.
Load activity 2 from mission
2, part 2

6. Last task, just for a bit of fun.
Try writing your name in
binary.
Post this in the forum on the
Mission 2 page.