But Daz for all its merits isn't a modeling program, so if you want to teach 3D modeling you'll need to use something else in addition. Also Daz autosmooths any 3D content you put into it, which can make some imported models look really crappy by rounding-off edges and corners, unless they've been set up to avoid that..

Also, with respect, I was puzzled by DazRyan's comment, "Make [sure] they are using a program that is completely compatible with poser content."  Why would anyone particularly want to do that? It would be better to use software that's compatible with standard file formats such as OBJ or 3DS.