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ap world history - ced changes & study strategies

originally streamed in 2020 with Melissa LongneckerTeacher
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Understand the AP World History CED changes and adjust your study plan for exam success. This detailed breakdown helps you navigate the updated Course and Exam Description, covering what shifted, what matters most, and how to prepare effectively. AP ...more

curriculum note

This video was recorded when AP World History: Modern was first introduced and discusses the CED changes as 'new.' It references the old AP World History course structure (6 time periods, 5 SPICE themes, key concepts) that has since been fully replaced by the current AP World History: Modern curriculum.

covered in this stream

units
Before 1200 CEUnit 1 – The Global Tapestry (1200-1450)Unit 2 – Networks of Exchange (1200-1450)Frequently Asked QuestionsSubject Guides
topics
What's New in AP World History: Modern?What's New in AP World History: Modern? - SlidesIntroduction to AP WorldOverview of the AP World ExamPeriodization with Dylan BlackHow to study for AP World

timestamps

  • 0:00

    Introduction and Welcome

  • 0:31

    Host Background and Poll

  • 1:33

    Sharing Slides and Links

  • 2:36

    Overview of Course Changes

  • 3:37

    Inviting Dylan to Discuss

  • 4:40

    Big Changes: Time Periods

  • 5:44

    Periodization Concerns

  • 7:15

    Pre-1200 Context Challenges

  • 8:50

    Thematic Emphasis Continuity

  • 9:52

    New Theme: Technology

  • 10:55

    Shift to Suggested Units

  • 13:00

    Online Resources Preview

  • 14:32

    CED Positives for Teachers

  • 15:35

    Unit Zero Ideas

  • 20:17

    Eurocentrism Criticisms

  • 22:22

    Planning Variables

  • 24:58

    Organizing Lessons

  • 26:33

    Inviting Eric on Units

  • 30:44

    Unit Framing Critique

  • 35:53

    Textbook Strengths

  • 37:57

    Skill Building Priorities

  • 41:05

    Reading Discussions

  • 47:51

    Student Advice on Changes

  • 51:31

    Assessment Strategies

  • 54:08

    Big Ideas in Reading

  • 59:47

    Pre-1200 Emphasis

  • 1:03:28

    Primary Sources Recommendations

  • 1:07:40

    Final Thoughts and Blogs

  • 1:11:59

    Closing Remarks

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