standpoint, barriers between cultures are lifted, prejudices are done away with, and
stereotype images of nations and countries students knew nothing or very little about
before, disappear. Evaluation is a component part in the development and monitoring
of the entire project, and as such should not be neglected. It helps achieve quality not
only in the project's activities and mobilities, but also adds to the value of the project's
results for future reference and undertaking in schools all over the world.
1.3 Dissemination and Sustainability
What becomes of a project after it is finished has a lot to do with the dissemination of
its results. This is a critically important aspect of the project as it gives it the attention
it rightfully deserves and provides life to it even after it has been completed.
The dissemination process should begin at the very start of the project. The project
should be given a platform where its contents can be seen by students, teachers as
well as the wider community. Presenting and reporting about project activities, events
and mobilities at school meetings ensures that information about its progress is being
disseminated. Prominent school display boards which can be seen by the entire school
population and visitors, coverage of the project in school magazines and newsletters,
updating parents during parents/open meetings, giving the project local and national
media coverage including radio, TV, facebook, twitter, local and national newspapers
as well as educational portals such E-twinning and Twin Space can all contribute to
getting the word out about the project. Getting the project content onto the international
scene such as the European Schoolnet in Brussels that welcomes international
educational collaboration among young Europeans, will undoubtedly publish articles
by teachers and students on their website. Incorporating project activities including
students' works and using new methods of teaching in the subject areas covered within
a project can give it lifelong meaning. Sharing good practice with other schools,
exchanging experiences and sharing project ideas for life-long learning with
universities and other institutions involved in teacher training emphasizes the
importance of the project's outcomes and strengthens its sustainability. Project results,
new methods and approaches to teaching and new processes that proved successful
can serve as a guide to schools that are thinking of getting involved in international
collaboration for the first time or as advice on how to improve project management.
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