Regulation 408 - Sponsors and Special Methods of Instruction408.1 Sponsors may utilize videotape; motion picture; audiotape; simultaneous broadcast including videoconferencing, teleconferencing, and audio-conferencing; computer-based education; or other such systems or devices, provided they meet all standards of Regulation 406 in addition to the following standards: (A) There shall be an opportunity for Attendees to ask questions of the program faculty during or immediately following the presentation. Such questions may be asked verbally, via email, or via webcast questioning technology.(B) If the faculty members are not available, either in person or via live telecommunication during the presentation, or if a Qualified Speaker is not present, then participants shall be provided a methodology to ask questions and receive responses from faculty members within seventy-two hours of the presentation. Records of such questions and responses shall be retained by the Sponsor for one year and provided to the Commission upon request.(C) If the instruction is based on previously presented materials, the materials shall be current and, in any event, shall have been prepared no earlier than the calendar year immediately preceding the date the application for accreditation is filed. 408.2 The Commission may, upon such terms and conditions as it deems proper, grant a variance from the provisions of this regulation upon application in support of the variance.408.3 Special methods of instruction that do not meet the provisions of Regulation 408.1 shall be considered a Self-Study Activity and will be approved for credit if they meet the standards set forth in Regulation 409.Ohio. Gov. Bar. R., reg. 408