SoundCloud has added Q&A founder and CEO
Troy Carter to its board of directors. He will serve as a strategic advisor to SoundCloud CEO
Michael Weissman and the company’s board of directors across all music industry topics, including new business models, artist development and artist services.
Carter’s appointment arrives with SoundCloud’s renewed focus on “building deeper, more direct relationships with artists, labels, and music fans,” according to a release. He will continue separately leading Q&A.
“Troy is one of the few leaders that have operated and succeeded in all sides of the music industry. And, at all times, Troy is one step ahead of the pack,” said Weissman in a statement. “We share the same vision and excitement for SoundCloud’s potential to shape the future of the music business. It’s hard to think of someone better suited to join SoundCloud as we enter this new phase.”
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With the majority of UK school and college pupils now being told to stay at home, many parents and guardians are again adding home schooling to their list of responsibilities.
Apart from vulnerable children and the children of key workers, most primary and secondary age kids have switched back to home learning - something families previously adjusted to in the first lockdown back in 2020.
Keeping children focussed on work while they’re sat at the kitchen table – often at the same time as parents are trying to continue with their own work from home – can feel like an impossible task, but it’s important to keep positive and celebrate wins, irrespective of how small they seem. Yes, you might have bad days, but know these are to be expected and remember to take stock when a better day comes along.
Irish fastest growing language on Duolingo app
Updated / Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020
08:40
Duolingo has 500 million downloads globally
Irish is the fastest growing language and the number one language to learn in Ireland, according to new data released by language app Duolingo, which has over 1 million people actively learning Irish every week on it.
Duolingo has 500 million downloads globally with Irish the 16th most popular language for English speakers to learn.
Speaking on RTÉ s Morning Ireland, Noah Higgs, Irish language teacher and contributor the Duolingo app, said he believes Irish is popular on the language app not only because so many people in Ireland are learning the language, but also because there is a huge diaspora who want to keep the skill.