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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 13A.04.15.02" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="15" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meaning indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Accessible” means fully and equally accessible for independent use by individuals with disabilities to online course content, materials, and features.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Blended course” means one in which less than 80 percent of the instruction is conducted online. Such a course is also referred to as a “hybrid course.”</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Digital learning” means any instructional practice that effectively uses Internet-related technology to strengthen the student and/or educator learning experience.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Online course” means an Internet-based course in which 80 percent or more of the instruction is conducted online, the teacher and student are separated by distance or time or both, and two-way communication is required between teacher and student.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Review” means an analysis of a student or professional development online course by a panel of experts designated by the Department to determine whether the course shall be recommended for approval.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Vendor” means a person or organization that markets online courses or contracted online student seats in such courses.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>