Charles Wedemeyer believed that outdated teaching concepts were not utilizing technology to empower student independence in learning. He created a system with 10 characteristics emphasizing learner independence and technology adoption, including allowing students to learn at their own pace anywhere. The system was based on 6 characteristics of independent study like physical separation of student and teacher but carrying out normal teaching processes through writing or other media. It involved individualized, self-paced learning in the student's own environment with their responsibility for progress.