From LeapPad to Kibeam Wand: The Next Evolution in Screenless, AI-Powered Literacy & Learning

Step onto the main stage with Jim Marggraff—a pioneering force in education technology, the inventor of LeapPad and Livescribe, holder of 70 patents, and founder of seven companies—as he presents a transformative 20-minute session on screenless AI and literacy. In this presentation, Jim introduces the Kibeam Wand, a breakthrough device that fuses the tactile familiarity of paper-based learning with advanced AI, sensor technology, and contextual interactions. Harnessing the incredible power of cognitive and emotional engagement—grounded in brain science, kinetic activity, and contextual AI—Kibeam transforms any book into a dynamic, interactive experience without altering its physical form.

The wand captures granular data at every level, tracking each page, sentence, and word while noting both correct responses and learning gaps. These insights empower educators with real-time, actionable information to tailor remediation strategies, support multilingual instruction, and specifically aid English language learners. Jim will share compelling findings from pilots in Florida, Tennessee, and beyond, demonstrating how Kibeam “makes the world your screen without a screen.” This session reveals how innovative, data-driven AI can reinvigorate reading, spark curriculum innovation, and open new opportunities for strategic partnerships and investment. Join us to explore how this breakthrough solution meets today’s critical literacy challenges with deep data insights and transformative technology.