If you are going to be teaching microprocessor development
I suggest you join Microchip's academic program. I teach at
the the high school level and they have been very supportive.
Microchips supports education and allows schools to order chips
through the sample program.
I like the 18F1330 because it has 3 hardware breakpoints and
allows the use of the PLL with the internal clock for operation
at 38Mhz without a crystal.
From an educational standpoint the 2 extra breakpoints and the
speed are a plus. The downside is that it has fewer timers. The
18 pin 18F chips are similar enough that you can switch between
them if needed.
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