Assessing the effectiveness of CARE Hub for learning basic cost accounting

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the CARE Hub platform in facilitating the learning of basic cost accounting among students in Semester 4 of the Diploma in Business Studies at Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah. The CARE Hub, a comprehensive educational resource center, integrates various digital tools and materials, including e-books, 360-degree video, interactive tutorials, and Q&A forums, to enhance the learning experience. This research involved a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data from student’s group attainment across Course Learning Outcome (CLO) and qualitative feedback through surveys. The findings indicate that the CARE Hub significantly improves student engagement, comprehension, and retention of cost accounting principles. Key benefits identified include a wide range of resources and tools allowing students and lecturers to access e-books and other materials easily, the accessibility of diverse resources, and the ability to track learning progress. However, areas for improvement were also noted, such as the need for more personalized learning experiences tailored to individual users’ needs, preferences, pace of learning and enhanced interactivity. Overall, this study highlights the CARE Hub's positive impact on teaching and learning basic cost accounting, emphasizing its potential to improve student engagement and comprehension. Despite these positive outcomes, the variability in responses, particularly in suggestions for improvement, suggests that while the platform is effective, there is potential for further enhancements the study provides valuable insights into student engagement with digital learning tools in accounting education and highlights areas for improvement to maximize learning outcomes.