Reading Phone Aid

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MTU MSE4777 Educational Aid Assignment Submission Learning to read is a crucial step for anyone, and it's essential that they practice reading out loud. By doing so, readers can hone their pronunciation and fluency skills, becoming proficient readers in the process. However, reading aloud in a classroom environment can be distracting to other students, which is where a simple phone-like device can come in handy. Using this type of phone allows students to speak quietly while still hearing themselves read clearly. This 3D printed phone, designed using OpenSCAD, serves as an alternative to the "read to self phones" available on the market. Each phone requires only two phone cups and one connecting tube, making assembly a straightforward process that students can participate in. The material cost of printing one phone is less than $1.25, based on a price of $20 per roll of PLA plastic. The OpenSCAD files are included, allowing users to modify the design as needed. Market equivalents include phones sold for $6.65 each on Amazon and $1.39 each at Oriental Trading Company.