In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Approved continuing education course” means a continuing education course approved by the Commission. “Classroom instruction” means the art or science of teaching in a space: Exclusively used for instructing during periods of instruction; Which is conducive to learning; and Where an assigned instructor is present. “Clock hour” means a minimum of 50 minutes of instruction per 60-minute hour. “Commission” means the State Real Estate Commission. “Continuing education course” means a course related to real estate taught by a qualified instructor who is experienced in the real estate industry through: Classroom instruction; or A design and delivery system for distance learning instruction. “Course” means classroom or distance learning instruction of 1.5 clock hours, but not more than 6 clock hours. “Course provider” means an entity that is qualified to conduct continuing education courses in accordance with Business Occupations and Professions Article, §17-315(c), Annotated Code of Maryland. “Course related to real estate” means a course which covers one or more of the following topics: Federal, State, or local legislative issues; Antitrust law; Fair housing law; Real estate ethics or professional standards; Disclosure; Professional enhancement for practicing licensees; Technology relating to real estate brokerage services; The principles of agency and agency disclosure; and The requirements of supervision by brokers, branch office managers, and team leaders. Distance Learning Instruction. “Distance learning instruction” means the art or science of teaching where: The instructor and student may be separated by distance and time; Equipment may be needed to communicate the content; and The content is specifically developed for this form of instruction. Distance learning methods include: The specific delivery systems listed in Business Occupations and Professions Article, §17-315, Annotated Code of Maryland; and Any other delivery system approved by the Commission. “Instructor” means an individual engaged by a course provider to teach a continuing education course.