To get started, all that is needed is a browser, an Internet connection and the faculty member's creative teaching style. Courses are built simply by filling in relevant fields. For the more advanced user, practically every field can be renamed, reorganized or removed. The user interface is completely customizable allowing a personal experience for each user. Combined with access, anywhere and anytime, these features create a compelling teaching tool.

The unparalleled features of Prometheus include:

• Customizable Design Design the look and feel you like. You have control over fonts, the background and functionality.
• Customizable Course Layout You have the ability to rename, reorder and remove course information.
• Electronic Reserves Allows you and your students to access library reserves online.
• Online Testing Multiple choice, long- and short-answer, true/false. Generates randomized questions. Instantly grades your true/false and multiple choice tests, placing the results in your grade book.
• Grade Book Track online as well as offline grades
• Dictionary and Thesaurus Integration of Merriam Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus.
• Enhanced Messaging Send and track e-mail and announcements.
• Real-Time Chat Rooms Communicate more effectively and efficiently in real time.
• Shared Files Students can access files you supply or can share their own with class members.
• Contextual Help Accomplished easily.
• Streaming Audio and Video Provide sound, video or narrated slides to supplement and enhance your course.