‘When children have ownership of the story – the photos are ones they have taken and they can put them into the story themselves – they become more interested and animated. Sharing their digital story with friends and family motivates them. They realise that their stories are meaningful to others. So often teachers don’t realise how much knowledge children hold and digital storytelling provides these children with opportunities for their voice to be heard.’

http://www.educate.ece.govt.nz/learning/exploringPractice/ICT/DigitalStorytelling/WhyDigitalStorytelling.aspx?p=2