- The document summarizes a short story called "The Fun They Had" by Isaac Asimov about schools in the 22nd century. It describes the author Isaac Asimov and some of his notable works. The story contrasts the futuristic school attended by Margie, who studies alone via television and mechanical teacher, with the older style of school Tommy reads about in a book, where children learned together in a classroom. It provides character details about Margie, an 11-year-old girl who prefers the older style of school, and Tommy, a 13-year-old boy who shows Margie the book and represents the contrast between new and old schools.