In reply to rolstoni.

I know how hard it is to come up with content and making it visually engaging is also really challenging (especially if you are not a Graphic Designer). My tip would be to make whatever you present clear and simple and easy enough to navigate. If you use visuals, make sure the resolution is good. Don't use any strange fonts (like Comic Sans or Brush Script). We do live in a visual culture, so perhaps a good set of templates would be of use for faculty. That would be one way that non-designers could create clear and engaging syllabi and course materials.