News How to Make Public Speaking Less Scary Emmanuel Weke, Ed.M.'25, channels his passion for effective communication into new gamified app Posted August 4, 2025 By Carolina Ruggero Informal and Out-of-School Learning Technology and Media After coaching TED speakers and building powerful learning experiences, Emmanuel Weke, Ed.M.'25, came to the Harvard Graduate School of Education to reconnect with his purpose.Weke combined education, design, and his passion for effective communication to develop the gamified app, Orate. Orate helps users master public speaking, making it less intimidating, and more playful. News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles Ed. Magazine The Revolution Will Be Zoomed Students from the United States and United Kingdom virtually debate the American Revolution through alum’s Young Historians Program News Reshaping Reading With their new app — launched in the pandemic — two alums give teachers a tool to identify struggling readers and provide personalized support. Ed. Magazine Q+A: Laura Cesaro, Ed.M.’21 Online game created by current student helps other students connect to the classics.